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As the conversation progresses, Manziel expresses profound regret over his actions as a young adult. He reflects on a decade of self-discovery, marked by shame and introspection. His celebrity status felt increasingly burdensome, and he understands now that his actions bore consequences not just for himself, but for his family and friends as well.
“I held a lot of shame about things that I did,” he admits, acknowledging how his fame strained familial bonds and subjected his parents to public scrutiny.
The turning point for Manziel was realizing how his choices affected those around him. His mother’s candid admission of the struggles they faced due to his behavior hit him hard, prompting much-needed reflection.