Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner News: Actor Opens Up About His Journey on Battling Alcohol Addiction
In a candid Facebook post, the Batman actor, Ben Affleck, came clean about his previous bout with alcohol addiction and happily shared that he has completed the necessary treatment.
Opening up through the social media platform a few days ago, Affleck referred to his previous alcohol addiction as something that he "dealt with in the past and will continue to confront."
Obviously, Affleck's biggest inspirations in his journey to sobriety are his kids with Jennifer Garner. The actor continued: "I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be. I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step."
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Affleck and Garner were married in 2005 and are sharing three children, namely Violet, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth and Samuel.
Before his Facebook post ends, Affleck sent a shout-out to his family and friends, especially Garner, who he said has given him great support. He thanked Garner for taking care of their children while he was completing treatment.
Despite earlier reports that their divorce is still in order, a more recent account said Garner called off the legal process that will officially end their marriage.
A source tells PEOPLE earlier this month, "Ben is making a big effort to take care of himself. They are not back together, but there seems to be hope. Jen is hoping they can stay married. Ben doesn't want a divorce either."
While Affleck and Garner are yet to confirm the report, what is obvious for now is thatthe former couple has been both very committed to building a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their three children.
The estranged couple's separation has not always been smooth. Shortly after Affleck moved out of their home, he was spotted going out with their children's nanny, Christine Ouzounian.
Reports were quick to assume that it was one of the reasons why Affleck and Garner's marriage reached a breaking point. However, in a later Vanity Fair interview, Garner clarified that Affleck and Ouzounian dated months after the still married couple agreed to go their separate ways.
