Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire/Gallows, etc. fame has opened up on his addiction and mental health issues, which he sought treatment for after completing Alexisonfire‘s January tour earlier this year. MacNeil spoke of the matter via the following series of tweets shared earlier today, April 06th:
drunk. miserable. depressed.
august 4, 2019 pic.twitter.com/R9Wxn9kZit— Wade MacNeil (@wade_macneil) April 6, 2020
The day after the alexis tour ended in January I went to rehab. I’ve struggled with addiction issues and depression for a long time. I’ve never spoken about it in any public way because I felt guilty and ashamed.
— Wade MacNeil (@wade_macneil) April 6, 2020
Not being able to control that aspect of my life caused so much pain and sadness. Last year was hell. But, the last few months in treatment have been a life changing experience. I was finally able to look at all the things I’d been stuffing down and numbing out for years.
— Wade MacNeil (@wade_macneil) April 6, 2020
I feel ok in my own skin for maybe the first time in my life. I woke up happy this morning. IT’S FUCKED. I wanted to share this because I’ve got some hope now and I haven’t had that for a very long time. Seems like we all could use a little more hope in these weird times.
— Wade MacNeil (@wade_macneil) April 6, 2020
So, I thought it’s time to get real with everybody. “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Love, Wade.
— Wade MacNeil (@wade_macneil) April 6, 2020
