Why Chrissy Teigen wanted to get sober
‘I was donewith making an a— of myself.’
Chrissy Teigen, who has recently been vocal about her sobriety, took to social media lastWednesday to explain her decision to quit drinking.
In one of her latest Instagram posts, the model and cookbook author recommended Holly Whitaker’s self-help book, “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol,” and opened up about her past drinking habits.
“One month ago, onmy birthday, I got this book from my doctor and friend,” Teigen captioned a photo of the book on her Instagram Story.
“I was done with making an a— of myself in front of people (I’m still embarrassed), tired of day drinking and feeling like s— by 6, not being able to sleep. I have been sober ever since and even if you can’t see yourself doing it or just plain don’t want to, it is still an incredible read.”
Teigen briefly mentioned earlier in December in a video showing off some sparkly makeup accessories and matching Christmas-light headbands with her and Springfield native John Legend’s daughter, Luna, that she had stopped drinking.
“Merry x mas eve!” shewrote. “Trying to figure out ifmy love of face crystals is a phase of sobriety or a lifestyle. Crystals and no makeup are a vibe and I am officially announcing them asmy vibe. daily mail please make this into a top news story. Chrissy says crystals ... are a vibe.”
The “Cravings” author, who is known for documenting online much of her life, has been especially open this year about her struggles. In September, Teigen revealed she had endured a pregnancy loss in a heartbreaking post that captured the attention and admiration of many, who applauded her for confronting the stigma surrounding pregnancy complications.
Her emotional account of the loss prompted others to come forward with their own stories of grief and healing, culminating in a powerful essay by Teigen.
“The worst part is knowing there are so many women that won’t get these quiet moments of joy fromstrangers,” shewrote on Medium in October. “I beg you to please share your stories and to please be kind to those pouring their hearts out. Be kind in general, as some won’t pour them out at all.”
Expect more candid 2021 content from Teigen, who has already declared herNew Year’s resolution: “not explaining S— to you people.”
“For years I have been CONSUMED by the overwhelming need to explain why I’m doing what I’m doing, why I did [what] I did,” she continued on Twitter. “NOMORE. I’m gonna doooooo the s— I doooooo and youuuuuu can go bonkers about it.”
“(Note: Iwill still explain how to cook things),” she added.