Lucy Hale Is 'Deeply Grateful Every Day' as She Celebrates 3 Years Sober: 'You Are Not Alone'

Mar. 15, 2025

Lucy Hale attends the InStyle Imagemaker Awards on October 24, 2024 in Bel Air, California.Photo:Getty

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“Damn. 3 years ago today, I began my journey in remembering who I am,” she wrote. “Since then, I’ve experienced moments that can only be described as pure miracles and magic.”

“I am deeply grateful every day—for the people who have been guiding lights, for a power greater than myself that loves me unconditionally, and for my own perseverance in not giving up,” continued Hale. “To all of you who have supported my journey, I have felt your love and it means everything to me.”

Lucy Hale marks three years sober.Lucy Hale/Instagram

Lucy Hale/Instagram

In the comment section, Hale received support from many of her famous friends, includingDemi Lovato, who wrote, “So proud of you ❤️” andColton Haynes, who commented, “Soooo happy for u!!! Love u Lulu 👏🏼.”

Some of her formerPretty Little Liarscostars also congratulated her, includingJanel Parrish,writing, “You’re absolutely amazing 🤍” andSasha Pieterse,who commented, “🙌❤️.”

After Hale was announced as the recipient of the2024 Humanitarian AwardfromFriendly House, a women’s addiction recovery center, she spoke exclusively to PEOPLE aboutwhy she is vocal about her sobriety journey.

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“When I got sober, my intention was never to be the poster child of sobriety. But when I began speaking about it, it came from a place of needing to heal and take my power back," she said.

Hale told PEOPLE that her sobriety journey can still be “painful and uncomfortable” but worth every moment.

“I still have to make the choice every day like, ‘Okay, today I’m staying sober and today I’m choosing me,’ but that goes deeper than just not drinking,” she said. “My life feels so good now that I wouldn’t give that up for anything.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

source: people.com