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Millie Mackintosh’s Shocking Transformation: From Party Girl to Sober Superstar!

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Millie Mackintosh openly acknowledged that she hardly feels like the same person she once was, as she posted a nostalgic photo from her past on Instagram after a night of drinking, sharing her feelings candidly.

35-year-old cast member from Made In Chelsea chose sobriety over two years ago, after recognizing that her drinking had made her “aggressive.

Initially on the series, Millie, as an original MIC character, frequently found herself in situations involving parties and heavy drinking, which often resulted in conflicts with other cast members. These incidents, according to Millie, negatively impacted her personal relationships.

Millie penned about the stark contrast between her past and present as she continues to advocate for sobriety, highlighting the positive transformation in her life since quitting alcohol: ‘Then and Now.’

Reflecting on the past decade, I hardly see a resemblance with who I was before – a life consumed by excessive drinking, constant hangovers, and utter disorientation.

Instead of getting trapped in a loop of self-medication, unaware that the transformation I yearned for was just beyond the threshold of unease, it could be expressed as:

‘I found myself caught in an endless cycle of self-medicating, oblivious to the fact that the change I so desperately sought was right around the corner, hidden behind discomfort.’

Opting for a life without alcohol has undoubtedly proven to be the wisest choice I’ve ever made. It’s like discovering an exceptional secret weapon – understanding that I possess the strength to resist.

From my perspective as a lifestyle advisor, I cherish the choice I’ve made in embracing sobriety – it’s not something I endure out of necessity, but rather a priceless gift I’ve bestowed upon myself. It’s a privilege to live a life free from alcohol, and one that I never take for granted.

Experiencing the life-changing impact of transitioning from an alcoholic state to a sober lifestyle has been the most remarkable transformation I’ve undergone yet. Knowing that there are numerous individuals walking the same path, as shared by many of you, holds immense significance.

Reading your insights on my book and sharing your personal experiences brings home the significance of our discussion, making it all the more crucial.

If you find yourself on a similar path, remember you’re not walking it alone – we’re all going through it together. At the moment, how are you feeling about your personal experience? Fancy a conversation? ✨

In the previous month, she shared an incident on the Life of Bryony podcast where she unintentionally missed her eldest daughter’s school nativity, saying that it’s alright to make mistakes and forget things like that.

In a bonus episode from the chat, Millie also opened up on the time she made a mistake as a parent.

Millie, who tied the knot with Made In Chelsea colleague Hugo Taylor in 2018 following her separation from Professor Green in 2016, admitted she rushed to daughter Sienna’s nativity play due to a slip of memory and miraculously arrived as it was commencing.

Recalling the situation, she said: ‘I forgot my daughters nativity. Her first one at school. 

It slipped my mind, as I had a lot on my schedule and our conversation about her role as an ‘angel’ led to a moment of realization – it suddenly struck me that the event I had scheduled was happening today.

In simpler terms, “I felt terrible, thinking I had messed up badly, so I hurried to the place and when I arrived, it was already underway. I didn’t manage to grab a seat, but I stood at the back.

‘It’s brutally hard but you have to be kind to yourself, and I’m telling myself this as well.

Remember to treat yourself with kindness and understanding. It’s perfectly fine if you don’t always enjoy everything each day, or make mistakes. It’s okay if you’re not the perfect parent because none of us can claim that title. We all have our ups and downs.

In another part of the same episode, Millie shared her battles with alcohol abuse and how it led to physical altercations with women she barely knew.

Millie said she also lived in constant fear of being caught drunk on camera in the public eye.

She recalled a night when a group of about eight people, including you, gathered at someone’s home, reminding her of an episode from ‘Desperate Housewives of Chiswick.’ On that occasion, she found herself unexpectedly engaged in a disagreement or altercation with a woman she had just met.

Later on, struggling to unlock the door at home, unable to find the keys, which in turn woke Hugo [Taylor] and the baby. I was in such disarray at that moment.

Millie additionally explained how alcohol negatively impacted her relationship with her spouse, Hugo, causing it to deteriorate over time.

The mother-of-two said: ‘For me I’d actually started to get quite angry and nasty. 

Instead of becoming enraged with a stranger during a night out, my anger would build up towards the end of the night and be specifically targeted at him.

Millie expressed that she’d always worry about getting filmed while intoxicated, given her rise to prominence on Made in Chelsea back in 2011.

She mentioned that the dread of being revealed persistently haunted her. She was consistently anxious that someone might capture her on video during her most vulnerable moments.

I used to live with the persistent dread that images of me under the influence might surface, and I was constantly on edge, anticipating a phone call from my agent saying something along the lines of, “Millie, what on earth is going on here?

On occasion, due to the prevalence of smartphones with cameras, I’ve found myself in situations where photos or videos of my public drinking might have been taken. Consequently, each time I went out and consumed alcohol in public, I was filled with dread the next day, fearing that someone had shared proof of it online.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I can wholeheartedly say: I find it challenging, yet invigorating, to juggle numerous activities and social events without the crutch of alcohol. The apprehension is palpable, yet on the far side of that fear lies a breathtakingly beautiful life. Don’t delay, embrace this change when you’re ready.

‘It’s the ultimate self-love choice to put yourself first.’

Millie chose to consult with a sobriety advisor, who supported her, and she’s been alcohol-free for over two years now.

If you need help, contact Alcohol Anonymous: 0800 917 7650 / help@aamail.org 

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2025-02-21 04:07

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