Michelle Heaton celebrated an incredible 19 months of sobriety in December.
But on Saturday, the 43-year-old Liberty X star shared some candid photos of herself in the hospital in the midst of her battle with addiction in a bid to raise awareness and help others.
The singer shared some heartbreaking snaps of herself with a bruised face after ‘collapsing into active addiction’, before encouraging her followers to reach out to those who might be hurting to help them turn their lives around.
‘Two years ago, this was me’: This week, Michelle Heaton shared heartbreaking photos of herself in hospital after collapsing from her battle with addiction, after celebrating 19 months of sobriety.
‘Two years ago this was me… I was admitted to the hospital, not for the first and not for the last time. I had collapsed into an active addiction,” her post began.
‘I left the hospital the next day, went over to the shop without a license and bought more vodka.
‘Does it sound crazy? Is! But it was the only way she knew to live. So I thought.
Looking back: The singer shared some heartbreaking snaps showing herself with a bruised face after “collapse into active addiction”, before encouraging her followers to reach out to those who might be hurting to help them turn their lives around
‘Two years ago this was me… I was admitted to the hospital, not for the first and not for the last time. I had collapsed into an active addiction,’ her post began.
“I swore to my colleagues, family and doctors that I was recovering. I meant it. But my addict mind had a different plan.
Michelle then encouraged her followers to reach out to others who might be hurting.
‘The New Year is a time when we all make goals and resolutions. Why don’t you set out to reach someone like me? she said.
“I swore to my colleagues, family and doctors that I was recovering. I meant it. But my addict mind had a different plan,’ he said.
Helping Others: Michelle encouraged her followers to reach out to others who may be suffering. ‘The New Year is a time when we all make goals and resolutions. Why don’t you set out to reach someone like me? she said
I turned it down many times so don’t be discouraged if they say no. The day will come when they will have had enough.
She added: ‘If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Visit www.aa.org there is a solution… one day at a time your life can be filled with hope, faith and courage. ❤️’
Beneath the post, his followers wished him the best.
Milestone: Michelle Heaton celebrated an incredible 19 months of sobriety in December
“Lots of love to you Michelle,” Melinda Messenger wrote.
Luke Storey commented on a series of love heart emojis.
In April, the 42-year-old Liberty X singer admitted she had “given up on life” before seeking treatment with a 28-day stay in rehab the previous year.
Speaking to Closer magazine, the mother of two said the worst part of her alcoholism was what she put her husband Hugh Hanley and their two children Faith, 10, and AJ, eight, through.
Supportive: Beneath the post, his followers wished him well.
“I gave up on life,” he told the magazine, explaining: “At my lowest point, I would wake up in the morning and pray for someone to help me or just want to die.”
“I didn’t care about losing my family or friends, I just cared about where the next drink would come from. My skin was grey, I was exhausted and my body was completely unrecognizable and swollen.”
He has completely turned his life around and now keeps his followers up to date with his workouts at the gym.
She is also set to appear on Dancing on Ice next year and has been busted in recent weeks training for the upcoming show.
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New lease on life: She has completely turned her life around and now keeps her followers up to date with her gym workout. She will also appear on Dancing on Ice next year.