“It’s All Hard but You Can Definitely Do It”: Years After Losing Husband to Alcoholism, Fans Jump In to Motivate Boxing Legend Mia St. John for Her Sobriety Journey

For all her achievements, the former WBC Welterweight champion Mia St. John has had an unsparing life. She married actor Kristoff St. John and became a mother to two children. Sadly their marriage barely lasted four years. Two years after her divorce, in 1997, Mia St. John embarked on a boxing career at age twenty-nine. Unfortunately, tragedy first struck when her son Julian died by suicide in 2014. Five years later, Kristoff St. John passed away due to medical issues aggravated by alcoholism.

The former champion, who retired in 2016, herself has had issues with inebriation. In her book, Fighting for My Life, St. John discussed her life in Northern California. Reportedly, she slugged it out against substance abuse and found much-needed help through boxing and martial arts.

Mia St. John, you are not alone

Today she shared a rather poignant message with all her followers on hurdles one faces on the journey to sobriety, “It’s so much harder to get #sober than to stay sober! I must remember that.” Perhaps very soon, she must realize that many stand with her and wish well for her. Quite a few joined in to lend a voice of support for St. John. One user told St. John that while staying away from alcohol is tough, she is more than capable of handling the situation. She has been through times much more challenging. Hence this, too, shall sail through.

Another user advised Mia St. John to hang on. She must constantly remind herself that she can take charge of her life. Though it might not be a piece of cake, she has handled many demanding situations.

A user named Jesus Acevedo advised staying persistent. Over some time, it will become a habit, and soon she will reach a stage where the problem will be virtually non-existent.

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A user named Michael Freda also pitched in along with others. He exhorted Mia St. John that her years as a boxer and athlete provided the bedrock to stay determined and persistent. She was a world champion and remained so to all her fans and followers.

One user named Clarisse Sirianni shared her ordeal and revealed that she has managed to abstain from alcohol for the last five years. So even though it is challenging to control oneself from consuming, St. John can still do it and succeed.

Additionally, Mia St. John has been very active in promoting the cause of mental care. Mainly time and again, she has highlighted the need for improving mental health care facilities. What’s your take on the reactions? Do share your views and opinions with us in the comments below.

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