Actress Lucy Hale recently opened up about her journey to sobriety in an interview with People. At the age of 32, Hale hit rock bottom and made the conscious decision to abstain from alcohol. She admitted that addiction had made her feel powerless and that she had always desired change.
Hale shared that getting sober was a long process for her, involving many years, relapses, and dark moments. She had to figure out what was working in her life and understand why she turned to alcohol. Removing alcohol from her life was just one part of the equation.
During a podcast appearance in November 2023, Hale revealed that she started drinking at the young age of 12. Her first experience with alcohol ended in blacking out and feeling distraught about what had happened. She began drinking regularly at 18 but realized she had a problem when she was in her early 20s.
On January 2, 2022, after consuming alcohol for two decades, Hale decided to quit drinking. This choice was both scary and transformative for her.
In January of this year, Hale celebrated two years of sobriety on Instagram. She expressed gratitude for the growth and self-realizations that came with giving up alcohol. The actress also acknowledged the support she received from loved ones as well as strangers online.
Hale offered advice to those struggling with alcoholism: they are not alone on their journey towards healing. It is a deeply personal process that varies for each individual. Remaining open-hearted and finding supportive people can make all the difference.
Aside from her personal journey, Lucy Hale has been making waves in Hollywood with recent film roles such as “Inside Man” and “Which Brings Me to You.” However, it was her breakthrough role as Aria Montgomery on “Pretty Little Liars” that brought her widespread recognition and numerous awards.
On September 14th, Lucy Hale received the Humanitarian Award from Friendly House—a women’s addiction treatment center—for supporting their mission of empowering women during challenging times.
Lucy Hale’s story serves as an inspiration for those facing similar struggles with addiction or seeking positive change in their lives.
