Sometimes we end up in a bad spot and we need a little inspiration from others to give us a kick in the butt and pat on the heart. Let’s usher in this new year, and my last post of 2023, with my favorite quotes from celebrities in recovery.
“Addiction is a disease, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. The important thing is to get help.”
-Jamie Lee Curtis
“Sobriety doesn’t mean that life is perfect. But it does mean that you’re better equipped to handle whatever comes your way.”
-Kat Von D
“Recovery is possible, and it’s beautiful.”
-Kristen Johnston
“Getting sober is a process, and it takes time. But it’s worth it.”
-Bradley Cooper
“I thought that I was invincible. It took hitting rock bottom for me to realize that I wasn’t.”
-Drew Barrymore
“I never thought I could survive without drugs or alcohol. But it turns out that I’m stronger than I ever imagined.”
-Eric Clapton
“I used to think that I couldn’t write unless I was under the influence of something. But it turns out that sobriety has opened up a whole new world of creativity for me.”
-Steven King
“I used to think that drugs and alcohol were really useful tools. That was before they became an addiction.”
-Steven Tyler
“You have to want to change. You have to use your pain as fuel to make a better life for yourself.”
-Anthony Hopkins
“I’m sober today and I’m going to be sober tomorrow, but it truly is just one day at a time.”
-Eminem
“I don’t know who I am without drugs. But I don’t want to die chasing it anymore. I’ve had enough.”
-Kelly Osbourne
“I used to think a drug addict was someone who lived on the far edges of society. Wild-eyed, shaven-headed and living in a filthy squat. That was until I became one.”
-Cathryn Kemp
If you have any favorite quotes from other people in the media, please share them below.