Chrissy Teigen is receiving an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom have walked similar paths, with her husband, John Legend, leading the chorus of encouragement.
The model, actress, and author recently opened up about her sobriety journey, sharing that she had relapsed and reintroduced alcohol back into her life. Teigen, mother to Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren with Legend, revealed she began her path toward sobriety four years ago but faced a setback after two years.
âOh man. Iâve been dreading todayâs podcast release since the moment we shot it. And that has nothing to do with my incredible guestâ@holly. Holly Whitaker changed my life, changed my perspective, and changed how I view the f**king beast that is alcohol. But to have to admit to all of you: I let it back into my life. To let a lot of you down… oh, I feel it deeply. I was so proud every time one of you told me on the street that Holly and I made you want to rethink drinking, reframe drinking. I still am,â she shared on Instagram.
“I Feel It Deeply”
She continued, âThe truth is, I donât know what Iâm doing. I one hundred percent know I like myself better sober. I one hundred percent know I get more done. I absolutely feel better in my body without it. And I am one hundred percent pissed that I canât just be normal and have a cocktail with my husband on vacation without it turning into eight and me feeling like shit. Iâm tired of throwing up on a Tuesday. I donât want to feel like I need a shot just to talk to a crowd. I hate that the thought of maybe having a drink can consume me some days.â
Despite the setback, Teigen emphasized that her sobriety journey, relapse included, has deeply positively impacted her life. She acknowledged, âBut I still know my relationship with alcohol just isnât normal and never will be. Thank you for allowing me to figure it out openly in front of you all. Anyhow. This is for all the people who are figuring it out. And to the sober communityâGod, I am still so, so proud of you. Until we meet again ð.â
Following her post, Teigen received an overwhelming wave of encouragement, with many applauding her vulnerability and honesty. Legend responded simply but powerfully: âAlways proud of you.â
Fans React to Teagan’s Statement
Demi Lovato, who has also publicly shared her own journey with sobriety after a near-fatal overdose, commented, âYour honesty and vulnerability is so commendable ð« I learned itâs about progress, not perfection! You are doing amazing and Iâm so very proud of you ð¤.â
Another Instagram user added, âPutting this out there will help more people who are struggling than staying quiet would. Not enough people talk about the vulnerability and shame that can come with drinking again after sobriety. Youâve got thisâwhatever âthisâ looks like for youâyouâve got it.â
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