Jerry Maguire Leigh Steinberg: I'm a Recovering Alcoholic and I'm Filing For Bankruptcy

"I have struggled with alcohol for a number of years. In the past five or six years I began to check out episodically for short periods. My judgment and oversight of my affairs was not consistent and at times impaired. I am responsible for my own addiction — no one forced me to drink — and in revealing my struggle with alcoholism, I am in no way justifying or excusing my circumstance. But I discuss it to provide context as well as understanding and inspiration to those who also battle addictive behavior. I surrendered to the reality that I was an alcoholic and my behavior was impacting family and associates in March 2010. I surrendered to the concept that until I tackled alcoholism, other priorities needed to be put aside. I lived in Sober Living for a time and began to actively work a 12-step program."

The OC Register has published Steinberg’s entire letter.