Michelle Heaton gives insight into battle with alcohol addiction in shocking pictures

02.01.2023 - 13:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk

Michelle Heaton has shared a series of shocking photographs which gives an insight into her battle with alcohol addiction.

The Liberty X singer was rushed to hospital after collapsing and has shared the frightening moment with her 300,000 Instagram followers, who branded her an 'inspiration'.

On New Year's Eve, the 43-year-old, who is set to be in the line-up for the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice, made the post with the hopes of helping others, writes The Mirror.

She penned: "Two years ago this was me.. I was admitted to hospital, not for the first or the last time.

She went on to admit that after leaving hospital, she headed straight to an off-licence to purchase a bottle of vodka. She explained: "I had collapsed in active addiction. I left the hospital the next day, I walked over to the off-licence and bought more vodka," she said. "Seems insane? It is! But it was the only way I knew how to live. So I thought."

She added: "I swore to my peers, family and doctors I was on the mend. I meant it. But my mind of an addict had a different plan."

"New year is a time we all make goals, and resolutions. Why don’t you make your goal to reach out to someone like me?

"I turned it down so many times, so don’t be discouraged if they say no. The day will come when they’ve just had enough.

"If you or anyone you know is struggling help is out there. Visit www.aa.org there is a solution.. one day at a time your life can be filled with hope faith & courage."

The post comes after Michelle shared a snap of her and her husband Hugh Hanley over the festive period, enjoying her second Christmas 'clean and sober'.

Michelle wrote: "My 2nd Christmas clean and sober … my heart is full of gratitude and joy that today was not spoilt by my behaviour &