According to someone familiar with Pitt’s thinking, however, the decision came only after years of reflection and major changes in his personal life. “This is a very personal decision that’s unique to Brad and his own circumstances,” the insider explained. They also pushed back against the idea that Pitt’s decision somehow erases what he accomplished while sober. Instead, they described it as the decision Pitt believes is “right for him at this point in his life.” Pitt Recently Opened Up About Painful ‘Family Stuff’5 Lumeimages / MEGANot every major change in Brad Pitt’s life has been positive.