According to Daily Post, During an interview with radio journalist Howard Stern on Stern’s SiriusXM show, United States President Joe Biden opened up about the profound grief he experienced after the tragic death of his first wife, Nelia, and 13-month-old daughter, Naomi, in a car accident in 1972. Biden revealed that he contemplated suicide in the aftermath of the devastating loss, reflecting on his emotional turmoil during that dark period of his life.
Biden shared candidly about his struggles with grief, acknowledging that he grappled with thoughts of using alcohol as a coping mechanism but ultimately refrained from drinking. He confessed to moments of temptation, recalling times when he would contemplate opening a bottle of scotch but could never bring himself to do so. Despite facing immense pain and anguish, Biden emphasized his commitment to sobriety, highlighting it as a personal choice rather than a virtue.
The President's heartfelt revelation offers a poignant glimpse into the depths of his grief and the resilience that carried him through such a profound loss. Biden's openness about his mental health challenges underscores the importance of seeking support and finding healthy coping mechanisms during times of adversity, resonating with individuals who have experienced similar struggles with grief and loss.
The President also said after his wife’s death, he used to take out a bottle of scotch and plan to get drunk, but could never make himself do it.
“I don’t drink, that’s not a virtue. I just never drank. And, I used to sit there and think to myself, I’m just gonna take out a bottle of scotch.