Vulnerability isn’t an easy thing, especially on the world stage. People have a ton of opinions and they don’t hesitate to offer them.
Even when it’s the last thing that you want to hear about. Judgement is real, and unfortunately one person that is judged all the time is Chrissy Teigan. She doesn’t let it stop her though – she still remains honest, inspiring, and vulnerable.
And something she is very vulnerable about is her relationship with alcohol. The star posted on Instagram about it.
She started the post with, “Oh man. I’ve been dreading today’s podcast release since the moment we shot it. And that has nothing to do with my incredible guest – @holly. Holly Whitaker changed my life, changed my perspective and changed how I view the fucking 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.”
She continued, “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. The truth is, I don’t know what I’m doing. I one hundred percent know I like me 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 can’t be normal and have a cocktail with my husband on vacay without it turning into 8 and feeling like shit. I’m tired of throwing up on a Tuesday. I don’t wanna feel like I need a shot to talk to a crowd. I hate that the thought of maybe having a drink can consume me some days.”
And then added, “So your rational mind is probably like “OK THEN STOP, BITCH!” and god, do I fucking AGREE! All I know is my relationship with the whole process of sobriety (and messing up) has changed for the better. I am deeply aware of where this can go if I let it. I guess my plan right now is to continue to be mindful with it. I can go to a concert sober and have the greatest time ever. I can avoid absinthe at the Ren Faire and be so abbbbsolutely full of joy. Photos of my kid’s birthday parties are no longer me with bleary, sleepy drinking eyes. And I am proud of that. But I still know my relationship with alcohol just isn’t 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 community, god I am still so, so proud of you. Until we meet again 😭”
We’re thinking of you Chrissy and appreciate your honesty. Someone is going to feel less alone because of it.
See her post below –
