Chrissie Swan celebrates incredible milestone
Chrissie Swan has marked a big health milestone, taking to Instagram to celebrate her achievement that she doesn't talk about much publicly.
The TV presenter revealed that she has been alcohol-free for 1000 days.
“I don’t talk much about giving up the booze because it’s such a personal thing and not right for everyone – also I don’t feel comfortable encouraging people to do anything they haven’t arrived at themselves,” she admitted in her post.
She added that after 1000 days she knows "for sure it has been the right thing for me so I’m putting this here for anyone who’s thinking that maybe drinking isn’t fun anymore."
"I love love love being able to drive everywhere, leave places whenever I like and especially ESPECIALLY going to bed knowing I’ve been the most authentic version of myself AND waking up excited about another brilliant day," she said.
She revealed that she never had a “massive, long standing” problem with alcohol, but had found herself consuming it more during the lockdowns.
“I just knew it had to go. It was actually quite easy for me and the positives started within the first week. Mainly – relief. And the clarity and focus I needed to return to my original self and get to work."
"I don’t miss drinking one bit and now I never even think about it," she added.
"I am proud of myself as well - which is a sparkling and meaningful thing.
“In truth – every aspect of my life, energy, positivity and relationships have become so much better in every way since that day,” she wrote.
A few of her celebrity friends took to the comments to congratulate the Masked Singer star on her achievement.
“Congrats mate. I’m right there with you. Building a life in recovery that I’m not willing to lose is paramount. There’s no drug that feels as good as my life right now. And I have done my research on that claim,” wrote her Masked Singer co-star Osher Gunsberg.
“Congrats, Chrissie! Amazing achievement. Resonates incredibly strongly with me. I want a Happy Life not a Happy Hour,” added Bachelor star Matt Agnew.
“Love this Chrissie! Living your most joyful, authentic life. What a gift. Huge congrats,” commented Jill Stark, author of the book High Sobriety.
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