Philadelphia Magazine Exclusive: Andy Reid Breaks the Silence Over His Sons
In our January issue, on newsstands December 26th, Eagles coach Andy Reid and his wife, Tammy, openly discuss for the first time the drug and legal problems of their sons Garrett and Britt.
In this exclusive interview, the Reids disclose that Garrett’s struggle with addiction dates back to 2002, after his first year at Brigham Young University. They talk frankly about sticking by him through multiple rehabs and relapses, and reveal how their family has handled the addiction issues and relentless media attention. And despite never-ending fan and media speculation about his stepping down after this season, Andy Reid says “As long as I can do my job to the best of my ability, I would love to be an Eagle.”
Click here to read the excerpts, and look for the full interview in our January issue, on newsstands December 26th.
December 21st, 2007 at 5:53 am
I think that these parents are responding very well to their childrens problems. They need to be complimented. I know very well,I had my parents in the same or similar situation. I am an addict, in recovery.
December 21st, 2007 at 5:56 am
Their is nothing the Reid parents can do as it far to long as both of their sons are in the arms of drug addiction. They don’t have a chance. Both will die a horrible death in a few years.There is no way to stop this.Even if they are sentenced to a long term in prison,they can get all kinds of drugs there. Garrett and Britt have to hit their bottom and if they are still alive they have a very slight chance to live.
December 21st, 2007 at 5:56 am
Thank You
December 21st, 2007 at 7:46 am
i don’t think it is fair to blame andy and tammy for the choices their sons have made. to think of the alternate life they could be leading with all their gifts that most kids don’t have just makes me so angry. i really think that they are very selfish. instead of focusing on them let’s focus on the children who make the right choices and give them the attention they deserve. to andy and tammy stay strong, i truly believe that if your sons want to recover they will. its all a matter of doing what’s right or what’s wrong. i also don’t think either of you are to blame for their way of life. i’ve wanted to get a message to you for the longest time and hopefully you’ll read this. thanks philly magazine.
December 21st, 2007 at 8:06 am
What does death have to do with anything. People are so ignorant now days that it makes me sick. Why do we continue to let morons post things on sites like this. Death is certain for all of us. Drugs or no drugs. Be positive Trust in God, and lean not on your own understanding. Instead of encouraging these kids we have people like Don Anthony that want to bring them down. And how does that help? I hope you don’t have kids and if you do, I pray you never go through something like this. We prepare our kids for the world and what it has to offer, but we can’t make the decisions for them. Unfortunately the enemy still comes to Rob, Kill, and Destroy. Good luck Andy and Tammy we in Archbold, Ohio are praying for you!
December 21st, 2007 at 9:01 am
I applaud Tammy and Andy Reid for their interview. Living with a drug addict is a horrible life for all involved…Even the addict. Perhaps their candor will enlighten those who judge them (and all of us whose lives this has effected,) and lend a better sense of understanding to those possess an ignorance about this horrible disease. Drug addiction does not discriminate against race, religion, or socio-economic status. Until this is recognized as a disease, and treatment is developed to treat it as such, we will continue to hear stories like the Reid’s. For those of you who judge, try to walk a mile in the shoes of an addict or an addict’s family. Talk to your friends, co-workers, the person sitting next to you on the train. Chances are, they know someone who is suffering through, or are living with this. Because of the stigma associated with drug addiction, people whose lives are consumed by it are usually ashamed to talk about it. Listen and think about it, educate yourself, and pray to God that this horrible disease never enters your life. A recovering addict once told me, “Those who judge don’t matter…Those who matter, don’t judge.”
December 21st, 2007 at 1:47 pm
YOU WILL HEAR THE SAME OLD STORIES PRAYERS ,LOVE SUPPORT,AND THOUGH YOU NEED ANSWERS TO THIS HORRIBLE ADDICTION THERE ARE PROGRAMS TO HELP PARENTS DEAL WITH ALL THE EMOTIONS.THE AREA YOUR ENTERING IS UGLY,YOU HAVE TO BE HONEST, THE PEOPLE ARE DOWN ON THEMSELVES THE GROUPS ARE NOTHING LIKE YOU BEEN BEFORE I’VE SEEN THE WHOLE ARENA ITS VERY SCARY BUT YOU MUST TAKE THE STEPS ,BECAUSE THERE IS NO CURE EXCEPT, ONE “DEATH” THAT THE SAD PART OF ADDICTION. GOD BLESS EVERYONE IS GOING TO DIG DEEP AND I HOPE ITS NOT A GRAVE.
December 30th, 2007 at 12:02 am
Hi Andy and Tammy:
I applaud you both for your candor. My daughter lived through the same nightmare with the father of her baby and I can tell you no matter what we tried to encourage him we had no luck. The pain it puts on your family no one can imagine unless they go through it themselves. Stay strong and my prayers are with you and your family.!!