'Lotto Lout' Mikey Carroll loses $12 million lottery, now a trash collector
/In a small town in England, the life of 19-year-old Michael Carroll, then a garbage collector, took an unexpected turn.
Carroll, whose early life was anything but easy, hit the jackpot by winning over $12 million in the lottery.
Carroll spent his new money on things he enjoyed as many would if they suddenly became rich.
Mansions, fancy cars, and an investment in his favorite sports team were just the start of his spending spree. It seemed like Carroll was living the dream, with every luxury at his fingertips.
Dream fades
However, this dream soon showed its dark side.
The lavish lifestyle Carroll led was not without its pitfalls. His behavior began to attract attention for all the wrong reasons. Antisocial acts and legal troubles started to pile up, slowly chipping away at his massive fortune.
The once exciting life started to lose its sparkle as he faced the results of his actions.
Bounce back
Despite the rollercoaster of experiences Carroll went through, he emerged with a new perspective on life.
Reflecting on his past, he said: "I live a good free lifestyle now and I'm happier because I've got my life back." His simple statement explains Carroll's journey from rags to riches and back again.
Today, Carroll's life is vastly different from the days of mansions and sports cars.
He's happy living a simpler life again as a trash collector, enjoying what he has instead of regretting what he's lost.
