ADHD and PTSD no longer define me - Jermaine Pennant
07/25/23 • 55 min
Jermaine Pennant is a former professional football player known for his on-field prowess and off-field controversies.
After being signed for £2 million by Arsenal at age 15, he went on to play for prestigious clubs like Leeds, Arsenal and Liverpool. However, his troubled personal life, including alcohol problems and run-ins with the law, soon overshadowed his football career. Despite his success on the pitch, he was labelled a "Bad Boy" by his former manager Steve Bruce and the British media.
In his autobiography 'Mental: Bad Behaviour, Ugly Truth and the Beautiful Game', Pennant revealed that his upbringing and troubled relationship with his father, who was convicted of drug dealing, affected him psychologically to this day. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39, which gave him clarity into understanding his past decisions, particularly his finances and careless life choices.
Although Pennant has had his fair share of struggles, he is now determined to help others who find themselves in similar situations. He has found love with Jessica Impiazzi and is working towards a brighter future. With a focus on sports and mental wellbeing, Pennant hopes to change the public's opinion and share the real truth about his life experiences.
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Jermaine Pennant is a former professional football player known for his on-field prowess and off-field controversies.
After being signed for £2 million by Arsenal at age 15, he went on to play for prestigious clubs like Leeds, Arsenal and Liverpool. However, his troubled personal life, including alcohol problems and run-ins with the law, soon overshadowed his football career. Despite his success on the pitch, he was labelled a "Bad Boy" by his former manager Steve Bruce and the British media.
In his autobiography 'Mental: Bad Behaviour, Ugly Truth and the Beautiful Game', Pennant revealed that his upbringing and troubled relationship with his father, who was convicted of drug dealing, affected him psychologically to this day. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 39, which gave him clarity into understanding his past decisions, particularly his finances and careless life choices.
Although Pennant has had his fair share of struggles, he is now determined to help others who find themselves in similar situations. He has found love with Jessica Impiazzi and is working towards a brighter future. With a focus on sports and mental wellbeing, Pennant hopes to change the public's opinion and share the real truth about his life experiences.
Jermaine Pennant’s Links:
Brutally Honest with Jermaine Pennant
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