Kyle Richards is marking a major milestone in her sobriety.
The 55-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to Instagram on Thursday (July 18) to share a photo of herself flexing her muscles as she celebrated two years of sobriety.
Keep reading to find out more…“This week was my 2 year anniversary of being alcohol free (July 15th) I can remember a time when the idea of going 2 weeks seemed impossible. I’m proud of the fact that I’ve had the willpower to stay on this path,” Kyle wrote. “I know many people would love for me to start drinking again. Even friends with the best of intentions. Everyone loved ‘Party Kyle.’”
She continued, “I think that was the hardest part of all of this. The resistance from others. The old me, the people pleaser, did struggle with that aspect of it. And I realized right away that I wasn’t going to have a ton of encouragement. But I’ve dropped enough splits and whipped enough pony tails to know when it’s time to call it a day (ok, I may still drop a split here and there. Sorry)”
Kyle then went on to allude to marital troubles with Mauricio Umansky. The couple announced that they had separated after 27 years of marriage in July 2023.
“But my mental and physical health became a lot more important to me than feeling like I had to be ‘on’ at a party or social setting,” Kyle wrote. “I’m not going to lie… the fact that I looked better because I l wasn’t drinking was also incentive to not veer from the road I am on. But the real reward is how I feel on the inside. I feel strong, energetic and grateful for my body. I want to take care of it like it has taken care of me. It would have been a lot harder going through these difficult times if I had been drinking.”
“I want to wake up every day feeling my best. Mentally & physically strong enough to face whatever comes my way. Many strangers come up to me and tell me that I have inspired them to start their own alcohol free journey,” Kyle concluded. “That makes me happy and inspires me in return. So, thank you for that. I often think of the Ernest Hemingway quote ‘I drink to make other people more interesting.’ Personally, I prefer to see people and situations just as they are. AND without the hangxiety ❤️ #alcoholfree.”
Check out a ton of other stars that have also opened up about living the sober life.
