Former NBA star Lamar Odom candidly discusses his battle with a destructive s=x and drug dependency that brought him to the brink of death.
In an exclusive excerpt from his upcoming memoir, “Darkness to Light,” Odom discloses, “My fixation with s=x has plagued me for as long as I can recall.”
Acknowledging his status as a s=x addict, Odom, who was previously married to Khloé Kardashian for four years, delves into the depths of his compulsions.
Detailing encounters with over 2,000 women, Odom admits to engaging with numerous strippers, often compensating them without judgment.
Moreover, Odom confesses to being unfaithful to Kardashian throughout their union, leading to her eventual discovery of his transgressions.
Expressing regret and shame over his actions, Odom reflects, “I yearned to erase my mistakes, yet the truth remained unavoidable.
It was a struggle I could not conceal… I had a dilemma.”
Addressing his spiraling behavior, Odom humorously notes, “I even exhausted my supply of adult films!
That’s when you know things are getting out of hand.”
Odom attributes his compulsion for drugs to being intertwined with his s–ual behaviors, creating a hazardous cycle of seeking heightened sensations.
The nadir of Odom’s struggles culminated in a near-fatal overdose at a brothel in Las Vegas in 2015, serving as a pivotal moment of realization for the former athlete.
Having since overcome his substance abuse, Odom remains resolute in combating his inner demons, emphasizing his commitment to never succumb to the shadows again.
Scheduled for release on May 28, “Darkness to Light” promises an unflinchingly honest account of Odom’s tumultuous journey towards redemption.
