25 August 2023 , 18:10
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Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has celebrated her sobriety as she marked one year without drinking alcohol.
The TV star, 34, took to her Instagram page today to share how her life has improved since quitting the drink last year. The proud mum-of-two said made a promise to give up alcohol to "protect her mental health" and says she is proud of herself for having been able to stick to her decision. Reaching her 365-day milestone, Millie told her followers that she would enjoy a mocktail to mark how far she had come.
In an honest and open post, she said: “Today I celebrate one year of alcohol free life, my first soberversary! I’ve been open and honest on here about the reasons why I gave up alcohol and how this was focused around improving and protecting my mental health.
She continued:"It was hard work at first and sometimes it does still feel difficult especially with the social pressure to drink, in our society it almost felt impossible not to, but a big shift happened when I realised I had the power to choose to say no!”
Millie Mackintosh decided to quit alcohol last year (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Lancome)
Millie has marked one year sober (Instagram)The mum-of-two children who is married to former co-star Hugo Taylor spoke about living her "most authentic life in a way that makes me feel my best” and says she now has less anxiety compared to when she was drinking.
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“I realised saying no to things that no longer serve me creates space in my life for things that bring me joy, and that’s been a big part of the past year, rediscovering myself, who I am at 34 and what brings me happiness. I care less about what people think of me and I have a lot less anxiety!”
“I’m so proud of myself for making it a whole year, for making a promise to myself and sticking to it, Millie in her 20s or even a few years ago wouldn’t have had the courage to make it this far and I’m so proud of that growth. Tonight I’ll be raising a mocktail to me and how far I’ve come, and how much I’ve changed in the past 365 days!" she added.
Fans of the star rushed to congratulate Millie on her achievement. One person said: "So proud of you xx" Whilst another person added: "Huge congratulations."