5 Famous and Beloved Female Stars Who Tragically Lost Their Lives to Addiction
Can we learn from them?
I loved my alcohol and drank for the majority of my adult life. I finally found sobriety over five years ago, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
It took many years of casual drinking before I began indulging to the point of concern. Sure, there were instances throughout my life where I drank too much, but for the most part, I had “it” under control.
After retirement, however, with my children grown and on their own, my drinking escalated. After all, I was free. I earned my retirement and the right to do as I pleased.
Until that is, I realized my drinking was out of control, and I quit. No, not that quickly. It took two years of reading every quit-lit book I could get my hands on, and I failed twice until finally — as the saying goes- the third time was a charm.
Since giving up the drink, I’ve been passionate about sharing my story and those of others addicted.
Though I never was interested in trying drugs, I understand the lure. Also, a dear family member became addicted to pain pills prescribed by doctors. It broke my heart to see the struggle.
These five beautiful, talented women were addicted to drugs; some also indulged…
