Tom Carroll Discusses Battling Drug Addiction, Recovery and the Key to Happiness - The Inertia

[@craigwescott1631]

I am 49 loved surfing since I was a kid couldn't get me out of the water long story short divorce at 34 and a meth addiction that took over for years I have 7 years clean know

[@SuperMrHiggins]

9 years. Damn. Kudos. Just almost got to two years, been struggling to stay out of the water and out of the air these past two months. Best wishes to anyone struggling. Hell, best wishes to everyone.

[@michaelwillnecker6631]

I met Tom in the early 80's when he stayed over at my Uncles place in Margate (South Africa) - my Uncle was the creator of Country Rhythm surfboards - I still look up to Tom after all these years - "Mate you will always be a legend"

[@scobe2812]

Tom was then, and will always be a hero of mine. In and out of the water. I'm struggling with an alcoholic addiction as I write this. This video was eye opening, awe inspiring. I've lived in denial for too long. As Tom said, to be open. Wish me luck, as Im guna need it. Time to dust off my boards in get back in the water. Thanks Tom

[@AnonYmous-vu1lw]

Read his book. Get to a meeting. You don’t beat it alone. Theres a whole new chapter waiting for you. And it’s gentle honest and kind. I wish you the best.

[@deanmccallum461]

I really appreciate you Tom. Being vulnerable and telling your real story... not a sugar coated social media presentation, but the whole journey is huge. I started surfing during your first World title tour. Legend plus!

[@kayakfreshwaterfishing1104]

Tom you’ll Always Be My Hero I Looked up too You always Growing up You are a Pipe Masters Legend and a Gentleman

[@juniorgomez6028]

Tom was my favorite surfer growing up,,,I was told by many friends I was good enough to go pro,,,but the drugs got me. I always dreamed of surfing again, never knew this about Tom. I'm around the same age as Tom and it's awesome to see he's recovering and is still shredding, addiction is a mutha.

[@rexgamewell]

You can do it man, Don't give up man. I hope your doing better now.

[@josephcurran9924]

Good luck with your journey. We all have our own path, mine may be more difficult than yours; just as your path in life can be harder than someone else's. You ARE in control of what direction you take. Get in the water again. Let your body lead your mind for a while. Salt heals.

[@EverylittlethingStephane]

Same here exept drugs

[@fingerprint5511]

Will never not love Tommy Carroll. Even more today.

[@belletollz]

really interesting interview. it seemed like he went deep for those answers, not just some canned response. the most fascinating to me was his phrase "the shark in the human". SO perfectly put. we all have it, as i was just thinking about today.

[@stevehix1656]

Stay strong Tom don't let this take you down.

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Its like a second chapter,after drugs,theres a shift to a bit more spiritual,thats when the shark is ditched. Respect and love to all out there managing addiction.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

Hope he stays all good total legend

[@Abundancesober2023]

I surfed 11 to 16. Drugs stop me.drugs ruled my life. 6yrs clean. Relapse. 6yrs clean again. Relapse again. Now 2023. Im 53yrs. Long time addict. Now clean 5 weeks. Happy days. Thanks tom.

[@EverylittlethingStephane]

Surfed with this guy in moorea haapiti tahiti i am french i am small ,goofy he was my star ,kelly and other were there too i am a big fan of Tom surfing read very well the surf love you tom

[@barrjohnm]

Tom is a top pro! I grew up watching Tom vs Tom back the 1980s being goofy foot I always liked Tom Caroll

[@jeffburlingham3112]

It helps the Addict when they see their Heroes deal with it.. Thanx TOMMY CORRAL

[@scoobydoo5491]

Thank you Tom my story is similar to yours besides the titles you won and being on tour 🤙

[@henrymorgan3982]

My hero. Tom Carroll. Human.

[@rodrigopolonidasilva_surf]

This is victory in life, we lost many already on the way, Champ, "the snap pipe living legend" god is good🌊🕊 peace

[@WayneLynch69]

I still think that Pipe performance was the best ever. And I'm from Kelly's hometown and have seen him surf the Rip Curl there.

[@rodrigopolonidasilva_surf]

@@WayneLynch69 His sister gave to him all the glory 🙌

[@phillipmurray1724]

I'll never forget when me and the bros, 4 big māori lads shot down to a Margaret River classic. Tom Carrol and some other fulla drove past us in town. We followed them so we could meet him. I think they shet themselves when 4 big fullas jumped out of the car and ran towards them when they stopped. He was a good fulla. Had a korero and then blazed off. ✊🏽

[@PaulOReilly712]

watch the surf flick "All down the Line" you will see Tom at his perfect best, 15 minutes from the end ,with Dennis Nattrass music playing in the Background.

[@joshuaflores1990]

Whatever Tom, we really love you. You need to know that...Sober or not. Doesnt matter... Nobodys perfect...no one!

[@goddamaddog]

you’re a legend tom

[@adrianxenia5670]

Home grown Bush Buds along the hedge, & Home Brew Beer in the shed, why would ya want anything else Tom you old legend ? Who got you started on that destructive shit in the first place ? Great your still surfing man, surfing helped me through my life, more times I could remember, growing a garden is great for your soul & health, get into playing music, Guitar harp piano, what ever floats your boat, stay strong brother !

[@stevedexter-ns7qj]

I'm with ya mate!

[@The7Search]

Love you Mr Caroll. You are the greatest of my genaration. Keep on dude!!!

[@johnh4143]

Thanks for giving it up for the Lord. Some people would be surprised how great the Word is.

[@Fifiguggles]

He is a lovely human. Kind and caring. This is a story of love and redemption. Spiritual and see you around

[@mikejames1804]

Thats why he burns everyone in the water selfish

[@paulcadwallader3000]

thanks for sharing Tom.

[@tolonicks1]

This guy is such a legend for ever - I remember watching TC surf HB op pro when I was a kid - amazing 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@A-FrameWedge]

A great, book to read is-- Fearless-- about a great man Adam Brown who went into a very deep addiction and pulled himself out of it eventually to become a legend in the Navy SEAL community and overcame unbelievable obstacles while a SEAL.

[@rhestephens]

brave guy ..... never let it close out !!! real life !!!

[@kevinallen6197]

Surfing is the best drug. Peace in the valley .

[@paulbarker8320]

Cheers Tommy

[@chrisr7692]

Continue to be free from the one thing we thought would benefit us. Instead, our lives became a great effort to manage our addiction first and then we will be able to.,...

[@Dracon-International]

thanks for your share brother... God job

[@JasonStarr-sw3qt]

Legend. Braddah tom

[@jaypalmer7358]

Drug addiction is taboo until it's out in the open and hopefully you have someone that can help you help yourself you can not do it all alone plenty of stories that you can take something that may help

[@JohnnyEstrada-g8u]

Remember wide world of sports and pipe masters great tube artis

[@zacharyhassan9721]

Can't believe content like this only gets 10 likes while girls that just shake their ass on camera get millions

[@hannotn]

Really? I'd think it's because physical beauty is pleasurable to look at, it's uncomplicated. People generally don't seek out reminders that life can be hard, unless they're in need of the acquired wisdom of someone who's been through something that required a lot of themselves.

[@AnonYmous-vu1lw]

Epic.

[@prowelderbill]

It's to bad that we have to hurt and suffer like Tom to find out who G.O.D. is. I too went down the same hwy. But I'm glad I know G.O.D. no disrespect to anyone!

[@alistaircalderon964]

What a f!@#ing LEGEND...great interview,

[@troyc6120]

Addiction is the opposite of connection

[@kenwithaK]

wow i had no idea

[@mrchuckbiker5842]

When you say "power surfer" you are saying Tom Carrol , or Tommy Coral as we used to call him , he would flip 7 oh pintails around like he was surfing a fish , in the most critical and powerful waves , truly a deserving legend . God bless you Tom

[@maxgundel3145]

Great words!

[@HoStevie]

*Heavy*

[@jorgebarroso3166]

I don't like drugs, they like me!

[@MrKerri888]

Cool. Only someone who's had that 'moment' would get that..

[@samkristofferson6594]

Walt White wouldnt be proud. but on a serious note this story is great

[@goddamaddog]

🌊

[@ocvegasproperty]

I had no idea this guy was an addict...

[@JRITCHHH]

7 dislike... How can you not like that hahaha Truely amazed he was addicted to meth, Hes the last person youd think that would get into that poison!! Great that he got away from it and now helps others. Absolutely legend he is 🤙

[@DM-hw4cr]

He was a party animal

[@JRITCHHH]

@@DM-hw4cr well aware of that... But to be getting on that crap later in life is the surprising thing!

[@adrock2895]

The shark in the human that’s what I fear most

[@peterirving9313]

Guidance.

[@adrock2895]

You got a cow inside You hahahaha

[@craigwescott1631]

Jj

[@brettjackman3696]

OFF HIS --COMPLETE DIAL.......please aGREe.....HA HA.....HE IS totally WASTED in this.whatch it again..

[@eddyspagetti9899]

fuck.. I wouldn't bet $$ he isn't..but.. a guy that old getting on camera to be completely full of shit ? I don't think he'd bother

[@philipl.hankin6913]

nice try discrediting an honest man. Im honest, your a fkn tool

[@stevedexter-ns7qj]

I'm with ya mate!