Respect. Absolute respect. Wambach was not only a great athlete -- hands down the best female striker the game has ever had -- but she also has genuine humility, gratitude, and the courage to speak openly about her demons.
Lots of people confront their problems and own up to their mistakes. She was born into a family of privilege, and had natural athletic gifts, which she used to her benefit. Good for her, but you don't have to make her sound like fucking Gandhi. He was a truly brave person. She has about as much bravery as most of us. She's just a person, that's all. Terrific former soccer player, but just a person.
Such an incredible woman and athlete. I don't care what the haters say, you don't have to like her but you can't deny her courage and her pure skill. What a woman
@@highlyfavored2434 I don't take anything from her life, because I've lived far longer than she has, and have done more than kick a soccer ball or butt it with my head. Get off the hero worship shit, "double M". I loved watching her play, but that's as far as I'm going to go.
I know this is an old video but if you see this Abbey...Remember that recovery is a life long thing. Take care of yourself and then you can help others.
She’s famous, she doesn’t need to do this for publicity. And race has nothing to do with this, so why would you even bring it into the conversation. Yes, people like us, that have the same skin color as us do get targeted and discriminated against more. However other people’s struggles don’t diminish hers. There’s a time and a place for everything, but race wasn’t even a topic in this video so there’s no point in bringing in race and diminishing her struggles and her bravery.
If your body can wear out working for UPS or being a cashier at Home Depot, rest assured it can fall apart quick as a professional athlete with the added stress of carrying the hopes and dreams of your nation on your back, on or off the field.
She grew up in a place where drugs and substance abuse is common the city may have given influence about it *i am not one for substance abuse or addiction please do not criticize me
Oh Abby! We're so proud of you!! The way you run around that field, kicking that little ball around, kicking it in that HUGE net. But most of all, running through that red light and thankfully, not decimating an entire family. Great job!!! You're awesome :p
@@liliajoon Probably not, but most likely not on national TV, trying to sell a book to make even more money. She was an athlete, that's all. A good one, but also just a person.
I loved watching her play soccer. However, she played soccer. It isn't like she was a trauma surgeon who saved lives, or a teacher who educated people, or a nurse, who helped heal others. Let's take it easy on the genuflecting and idolizing. She was a soccer player. Second, she still isn't even 40 years old, so it isn't like she's some wise, sage older person who deserves a great deal of respect for a lifetime of experience. These millenials nowadays are so enamoured with entertainers, and young people that it's no wonder they find her so worthy of their worship. I , on the other hand, save my admiration for people who have lived longer and done a little more without the spotlight. Again, I loved to watch her play. I just am not going to worship her.
Please remember that millennials are 23-38, please don't generalize. Gen Z is the generation that grew up with smart phones, tablets, and Instagram. Also, super agree on the worshipping! The celebrity culture is so scary sometimes. But I believe it started with generations past, it's not new - just now so compounded with the internet.
I agree. She is uncovering truth, but not going all the way. She started drinking alcohol at 21 years old? Only took pills in the off season? Give me a break. She is afraid that if she is completely honest they will take away her accomplishments on the field...
Yep she's a *Lesbian and a pretty high profile one. Did you not see the picture "The Kiss" after the 2015 WWC? It was pretty much trending all around the world.
P well, for starters she played for the United States WOMENS national team. Second, just look it up! She is a female, and she is in a lesbian relationship. Just because she has a wife doesn’t make her a male. Grow up.