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Why Honey Hireme-Smiler had to apologise to her whole rugby club #Shorts

June 09, 2025 / 00:44

This episode discusses addiction, personal struggles, and redemption in sports. The guest shares experiences with alcohol and drugs, along with a journey towards recovery.

The guest reflects on a difficult period in life, expressing feelings of hurt and the need to prove strength through aggression. They recount a moment after joining the Black Boons rugby team when they were invited to speak at a prize-giving event.

During the speech, the guest emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past mistakes, starting with an apology to those they have wronged. This moment highlights their growth and the desire to make amends.

The conversation touches on themes of vulnerability and the impact of personal choices on family and community. The guest's journey illustrates the challenges faced by athletes dealing with addiction.

Overall, the episode provides a candid look at the intersection of sports, personal struggles, and the path to redemption.

TL;DR

A rugby player's journey through addiction and redemption, emphasizing personal struggles and the importance of making amends.

Video

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I turned to alcohol. I turned to drugs.
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I turned to anything, you know, just to
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kind of numb that because I was hurting,
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you know, like I loved my family and I
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was going out and I was I was hitting
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people. I was looking for fights. I
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wanted to be this this big time macho. I
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wanted to prove that I was strong, that
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I was better than that. I remember the
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first time like not long after I had
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made the Black Boons and the Potato
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Rugby Club asked me to come back and be
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the guest speaker for their prize giving
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and I was like, "Oh man, I don't know
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about that." that like you know I've
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done some bad and I was like so I
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said yes cuz like you know they're
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they're good people and how I started my
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speech was by apologizing. I was just
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like you know what before I start saying
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anything about my rugby career and what
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I've done I just want to apologize. is I
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want to apologize to everybody in this
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room that I've done wrong

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Episode Highlights

  • A Moment of Apology
    The speaker addresses their past mistakes while speaking at a rugby club event.
    “I just want to apologize to everybody in this room that I’ve done wrong.”
    @ 00m 42s
    June 09, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Seeking Redemption00:17
  • Public Apology00:37

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