Jessica Simpson Reflects on Over 8 Years of Sobriety During California Concert
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Charisma Madarang
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Summary
Jessica Simpson shared reflections on her sobriety journey during a concert at Yaamava' Resort and Casino in California. Before performing her unreleased song "Give It All Away," she spoke about being a "work in progress" and the painful process of uncovering hidden traumas that led to her drinking. She described alcohol as a "crutch that wasn't working" and has now been sober for over eight years.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledI didn't understand all of the traumas that I was holding onto. And it was really painful once I started searching in myself to find what I could reveal.
Drinking was a crutch that wasn't working.
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