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Pro golfer, Billy Horschel’s wife Brittany has been vocal about her struggles with alcoholism. Billy Horschel has won many championships, including seven times on the PGA Tour. However, none of them has brought as much happiness as his wife’s victory over alcohol. Billy pledged to remain by her side through thick and thin, and Brittany is ever grateful for it.

The road to Brittany’s sobriety was tough for Horschels, extracting emotional as well as physical exhaustion. Brittany publicly announced her struggles with alcohol in 2017. Her journey is certainly very inspiring. Recently, Brittany shed light on the disease, addiction, and how one finds strength amidst darkness. Here’s a look at the key takeaways from her podcast.

Billy Horschel’s Wife Appreciates Family Members for Their Unwavering Support

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The Horschels met at a junior golf tournament back in 2004 and ended up tying the knot in 2010. They have three children together. Despite his golfing commitments, the pair have always remained close. Following his 2017 win at AT&T Byron Nelson tournament, Brittany appeared on Good America to divulge information about her alcoholism publicly.

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As her drinking problems spiraled out of control, Brittany found herself at a threshold. She had to make strong decisions for herself and her family. Following her struggle, she is more than willing to share her story to help others.

According to Brittany, when she was in treatment, the pair reversed roles. She recalls, that during the treatment, not only Billy but both their parents offered full support. She realized “how sad they were for me, no one was mad at me.”

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As she is seven years sober now, Brittany is reflecting on what helped her get through. It was the collective effort of her family that turned the wheel. “When I went to treatment, Billy stopped golfing,” Brittany remarked. The elders came together to take care of the children which gave her space to recover.

Billy Horschel Is Immensely Proud of His Wife’s Perseverance in Overcoming Alcoholism

While Brittany has acknowledged her husband’s support, even Billy has stepped forth to praise his wife. “I know I wouldn’t be the golfer or more importantly the man I am without Brittany by my side,” he remarks. He finds himself lucky to have her as his wife. As they complete almost 20 years together, full of ups and downs, it nonetheless marks their perseverance to battle the struggles together.

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Not just the person, but even the family undergoes hardships when battling alcohol abuse. Overcoming severe addiction was not easy for Brittany. But, her family provided the much needed emotional support which eventually helped her to get through.

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