How Alcohol Almost Ruined My Life | Christy Carlson Romano

[@christycarlsonromano]

Getting sober has given my life meaning. For anyone looking for support to stop drinking or just to cut back, I use something called "Monument" for judgement-free care: mnmt.app/lHpDTy You can do this too ❤️

[@Maw0]

Sorry I was late, I had Band Practice. I am watching now. Hoping I learn something. 💕

[@prettymermaid2117]

So proud of you Christy!!!💝 Honesty, sobriety, encouragement to others, so beautiful to see😊 Children are truly blessings, glad you are blessed!

[@-lilitheve9368]

So much of my story over laps in synchrodedestiny. Thank you for being so brave, well spoken, and beautiful inside and out. It's time for truth and you are definitely a light holder. Thank you for being you Queen ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@gracehaven5459]

Thank you for sharing this story with us Christy! I too drank too much when I was younger. It was an unhealthy coping skill for a rough home life at the time. I was fortunate enough to never develop a dependency but I did make some bad choices a few times while underaged drinking. I'm glad you are doing better now. Kids truly do give us the motivation we need to keep fighting sometimes. Stay well Christy! Love you 🙂

[@isaacchase564]

drinking can cause chronic gastritis and that sucks that happened to me

[@ManPlusRiver]

The world needs more of this kind of authenticity, keep it coming!

[@christycarlsonromano]

More to come Dallas!

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano te amo

[@dkm6054]

@@sebastianchirinos7714 Wow srsly, so real and down-to-Earth. Plus, I love that we get to walk through nature during these stories :)

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I agree with you 100% 😃

[@iheartigloos]

Her walking on the gravel is so relaxing as we listen to her story 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@christycarlsonromano]

More to come ❤️

[@QueXLcior]

Dude!

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano me gusta tu cuerpo

[@makaylaz2076]

“Drinking shouldn’t be so glamorized in today’s society” You’re so right. I wish somehow I could speak to you privately. It’s like we are all living somewhat the same life. You’re doing great, Christy. I can’t wait til I’m finally out of WA state and move somewhere with better people to surround myself around.

[@makaylaz2076]

My only friend is my husband and 2 kids I wouldn’t change it for the world but the people around me in this state… I just don’t fit in.

[@makaylaz2076]

@@TheRealTommyR I guess I worded that bad. There are plenty of wonderful people here, just the majority of people here have opposing opinions than I do. I want to live in a red state.

[@blakegillette839]

I'm not sure how I came across this really, but this hit home for me. I'm also in WA state and I understand whole-heartedly what you mean. I actually came from Texas, and this environment has been night and day. It isn't a great place for my mental health. It isn't just the opposing views, but the extremism and hate that can come from those with opposing views. Especially being a female in law enforcement here. Such a difficult lifestyle.

[@annstob7815]

@@makaylaz2076 I can understand this! It can certainly be difficult at times! It's frustrating how King County can have so much power over the whole state. 😳 A lot of people outside of King don't share the same values as many in Seattle. You just gotta work a little harder to find them 😉

[@johnbags2525]

Just remember…wherever you go, there you are…

[@sourgummiez]

Alcohol destroyed my life, even after drinking for only about 5 years. I gained so much weight, was making terrible choices and selling myself short, it destroyed my gut bacteria and gave me horrible stomach problems for a long time after I stopped and the list goes on. People need to stop normalizing this harmful poison. IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!

[@EricFabianLozano]

Same. I destroyed my gut bacteria as well. Still having stomach issues 9 years after no alcohol. These are life long consequences people dont realize happen because of alcohol.

[@Aj-me8mo]

Alcohol kills gut bacteria??? No wonder I have stomach issues

[@christycarlsonromano]

Happened to my husband too ❤️

[@cib7930]

How do you start fixing gut bacteria?

[@EricFabianLozano]

@@cib7930 Probiotics

[@giorgiaalexanderactingothe1892]

To be honest... sobriety makes life so much more beautiful and profound. I took a year off of drinking, not because I had a "problem" per say, but I just wasn't finding joy going out anymore or drinking to have fun. I had tremendous personal growth that year. It was actually 2020- and I managed to stay sober throughout despite the pandemic! After the year was over, I had a glass of wine and I immediately felt like the joy I was feeling with my friend while chatting was slowly diminishing. It was astonishing. It was like, my body needed a break so I could see and FEEL what alcohol actually is: a depressant.

[@JesseAndMike]

Congrats on the five years! Really enjoying the videos!

[@prettymermaid2117]

The “Lotus” place totally reminds me of that scene in the Percy Jackson movie where people keep eating the lotus flowers in the casino and didn’t realize they had been there since the 70s. It hypnotizes you from reality and you get addicted the lotus flowers/alcohol to keep up the false reality. But they missed out on their lives, stuck in a time warp.

[@chrislynch8128]

I’m a 34 year old utility worker in NJ, and I find your videos to be almost like a great therapy session. It makes me compare your experiences to my own, how they’re similar, how they’re different, what I could learn from it etc etc. Good stuff and thanks for doing this!

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤️

[@Kabman89]

I’m proud of you, Christy! 5 years sober! You’ve really come back swinging! I feel you, though. 5 years ago on Friday, I went into a mental institution. Mental illness was ruining my life, too. Thankfully, family support, excellent treatment and determination got me recovered and back to life. I can’t wait to hear your story.

[@dannigro8794]

Christy, I was my friend’s AA sponsor for a number of years he had a bad problem with drinking and I helped him in the best way that I could and he’s been sober for around eight years now. I’m sorry you had to go through that and I’m glad that you have it under control and very happy for your sobriety.

[@christycarlsonromano]

🙌

[@DestinyDiamond]

I love that you are doing a lot of outward healing on this channel. I am ready for more present tense videos of what your life looks like currently, and the redemption arch that we all know is coming.

[@christycarlsonromano]

It’s coming :)

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano eres hermosa

[@RonHeartsMe]

Major congrats to you, I was an alcoholic in my late teens-early 20s. I’ve been sober for several years now, I just drink wine on occasion. It’s not easy and you deserve to be proud of yourself!

[@christycarlsonromano]

Keep doing great!

[@Aikman94]

The braveness of yours to share this. It's crazy how an addiction can destroy you. It took me a while to understand it and subsequently take care of my body by working out and watching out what I eat.

[@andromedamars4239]

Little miss has been spilling the TEA. Her transparency is so incredible. Very brave woman.

[@Gabe-z8o]

When the universe sends you the message you need right at the moment you need it most. Thank you for this video , I realized myself this Weekend that I’ve used drinking as a crutch for my social anxiety. The crazy thing is that I feel less anxious when I’m sober because I’m aware and In control of myself, and I decided this week to be sober

[@kristend5103]

You summed up my 20's, pretty much. I started binge drinking because it helped me in social settings in college. And my first child completely changed me. He saved me. I'm sad I was not living up to my potential for so many years, but I know I can help my children if they end up going down the same road.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Don't be sad. You're doing great!

[@ashleyyyy25]

I’m obsessed with these life lessons! I still can’t believe I’m watching Christy Carlson Romano on KZbin! It’s my childhood dream come true! Gosh I’m also so happy you’re such a wonderful human that I can still admire as a 30 year old adult. Ah! Love this!

[@roadrider_2771]

I had a period of my life where I was drinking heavily and clubbing 6 days a week. Can totally relate to the hangovers and sleeping until it's time to get ready to go out again. I'm so happy I've moved passed that. I rarely drink now and am just so much happier, less foggy, more focused. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@iamachildofgodbecauseibeli2491]

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[@EricFabianLozano]

I had a life changing experience that made me stop drinking cold turkey about 9ish years ago. I wasnt an alcoholic per say, but I did enjoy drinking everyday and have missed so many important memories that have disappeared due to my impairment. Glad those days are in the past and are foggy. Cheers to new beginnings!! You and everyone in here, I congratulate you all. I know its difficult.

[@Maw0]

Congrats! 🥂

[@christycarlsonromano]

Good move Eric. Day at a time ❤️

[@Maw0]

@@christycarlsonromano 💕 Just finished your video. 💕

[@JackieWyers]

love you! always look forward to your videos :D

[@christycarlsonromano]

Love you too Jackie. Thank you for your support ❤️

[@kylehennessey4591]

Me too

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano magia

[@CourtneyQuist]

You are such an inspiration to me!! ❤️

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you Courtney. More to come ❤️

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano ❣️❣️

[@QueXLcior]

We share the same middle name Courtney I’m Kelsey Raine 😊

[@Drewzinho21]

This is probably the fifth video I’ve consecutively watched on your channel, and I’m glad I came across this particular one because I’m coming to my one year mark of being sober myself. Listening to what you have to say on your hardships and continuing to overcoming them gives me that daily reminder to add in my back pocket on why I completely cut off alcohol. Your work with Disney was in a good portion of my childhood and to see you currently living a positive lifestyle helps me promote my inner peace and self improvement. Thank you and God bless you Christy 🙏🏾

[@christycarlsonromano]

Awesome!! Thank you

[@LAYDEEPINAYY]

​The older sister that we all need! Absolutely love these transparent talks!!! (the video didn't even premiere yet, and I can tell I'll learn more about life through it!!) ❤️

[@Maw0]

She is someone we all need in our lives.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

She feels like another mom/best friend to me. While I love my mom sometimes I feel like I can't really have a conversation with her on certain topics

[@kstan88]

thank you so much for sharing your story. i’m 30 days sober today (yay!) and sober influencers and celebrities who are vocal about their struggles with alcohol have helped me immensely. hopefully sobriety will become normalized in the future when more and more people share their experiences with the world. thanks again :)

[@iheartigloos]

For anyone out there struggling with addiction, vices, or escapism....don't be discouraged if things don't "fall into place" the moment you are having a child. Your addiction might consume your want to be a present parent/guardian. Just remember this is Christy's story and her experiences. She's obviously put in the work and time to get to a better headspace and you can too!....the timeline might look at little different and that's ok. 👍🥰

[@stephaniestrangegirl]

THIS. 😭💚

[@emilyward4388]

This! And it doesn’t sound like she was addicted too, she said she wasn’t waking up wanting a drink & didn’t mention having to detox or withdrawal. I think it was just a social thing of drinking every time she went out in the afternoon & it was often so she could see it becoming a problem and decided to change her way of life. People struggling hard with addiction won’t have it so easy even if they have a baby and WANT to quit they fear the withdrawal and not being able to parent their child for weeks from withdrawal being so debilitating. So her experience will definitely look different just like everyone’s experience is different❤️

[@rjscott3939]

No that's not ok because then the child suffers as a result from having a parent that is not there mentally.

[@stephaniestrangegirl]

@@rjscott3939 no shit. No one wants put a kid through that but shit happens. Life happens. We all make mistakes. We are allowed to learn and grow from those mistakes without jerks like you trying to fit us into the molds we broke free from.

[@rjscott3939]

@@stephaniestrangegirl So willingly putting an addiction over the well-being of your own child just so you can grow? We live a rotten world. NEWS FLASH: A child is a human just like you with it's own choices and autonomy. Not something for you to traumatize so you can learn a lesson. But everybody is self-deluded and self-centered so who gives a fuck about another life right? Another life that is going to grow up just like me. Come at me idgaf. I don't mess around when it comes to the safety of children.

[@jeremycoleman2736]

Congratulations on being 5 years sober Christy. I am so proud of you.

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too. And, I have become sober 3 years since, I was 21 years old.

[@jeremycoleman2736]

@@nathancruz9172 congratulations

[@CelestialGatez]

Finally, someone keeping it real and giving us a candid look at the so-called party life. It's not all it's cracked up to be. You're helping others by bringing this awareness and I thank you.

[@TheCourtneyMarsh]

These videos are so refreshing- it’s like we’re walking together having a deep life talk and this type of content is SO needed on KZbin.

[@King-cp2by]

Ok can we talk about how she is always flawless in her videos? Real talk I've literally grown up hearing your iconic voice and hearing these stories about your past and your own personal demons is very inspiring and I would like to say thank you for everything that you have done and will continue to do and I wish you all the best in this life and to everyone that reads this comment

[@stevenousleyII]

As a recovering addict myself, this really hit home for me, Christy! Thank you so much for sharing this, it was very very enlightening.

[@dannigro8794]

I think this is the most important video that you made. Most of your videos are about things that happened to you because you’re a celebrity but anyone could have problems with alcohol. Celebrities, kids, adults, regular people, it doesn’t discriminate. It is a serious thing but thank you for sharing because the people who are watching this and affected by it feel a lot better that they’re not alone.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you Dan!

[@hollykatelynnn]

Your transparency in every single video is so refreshing. You seem like a down-to-earth person and we need more of that in the world. Keep it up, lovely! :)

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you Holly. More to come ❤️

[@PhoenixGamerxx96]

Keep holding on, Christy! Life is a hard road; it is fill with turmoil and hardship. Alcohol is unfortunately human's way of escape from suffering and woe. Thankfully for you Christy that you hold on and never gave in. An old saying is: "You can hand over your keys or your life. Make the right choice."

[@christycarlsonromano]

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[@mikesilva3868]

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[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano today is Skylar astin's birthday

[@JasLamArr91]

Congratulations for 5 years Christy! You're definitely an inspiration. My brother needs to hear you cause he's drinking right now as I'm typing this. He's been drinking all MY life, since I was born probably. And I'm 30. He's one of the reasons I NEVER touched alcohol, because I see how it's ruining his life. He's lost so many jobs and relationships all because of it and it's putting a strain on our brotherly relationship. But I will still keep encouraging him and letting him know that he can let it go and his life will be so much better.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Feel free to share with him. He can do this ❤️

[@JasLamArr91]

@@christycarlsonromano Thanks Christy!

[@nicobluewheeler6991]

My wife is 7 years sober now. We just had our 10 year wedding anniversary and just had our first kid on July 25th 2021. Life was a nightmare before she was sober. I’m so proud of her and have a family only because she got sober. Happy for you CCR!!! ✌️

[@christycarlsonromano]

Good for your wife ❤️

[@VickStarkiller]

You are strong and brave to share these stories with us. I’m just glad you’re still here today to tell us. I love you Christy.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Love back to you ❤️

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

Wow this is as transparent as you can get. Thank you for the realness and sharing so much of your personal life with us Christy. I know there's been so many take aways and life lessons from your unique and beautiful journey. So much respect for you.

[@lawjamesr]

Congratulations on being 5 years sober!!! 🎉🎉 I was someone who gave into the pressure to drink any time I went out. I firmly believe that it contributed to a recent health scare, and now I have a good excuse to never drink again. That was over a year ago and I’m proud to say I’ve stuck with it. Thanks for being such an inspiration! You’re amazing! Love all the content you’re putting out! So relevant and needed these days.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you James. More to come ❤️

[@kevinpark55]

I think that you are very inspiring Christy! It's not your low points in life which define you but how you successfully rise from them to your high points as a result.

[@hardcoregumby09]

I LOVE this! It’s so amazing when public figures talk about these really difficult personal stories but ultimately helps a lot of people relate and identify. Truly a Godshot for me that you posted this today. Celebrating 18moths sober and loving life so much more today. 🙏❤️

[@christycarlsonromano]

Congratulations Fred. Day at a time ❤️

[@EricaAmber]

These videos are so comforting

[@Consciouskithequeen]

This topic hits close to home I watched Alcohol destroy my uncle and when he finally stop drinking his body was never the same. He passed away from a heart attack July 8th. I remember how bad his hands would shake because he was the type to drink maybe two 8 packs of the 12oz cans of bud ice then coors. “niece go across the street to papasans and ask him for a 8 pack of coors.” I miss uncle Jeff. I can’t wait for this video and to see how you overcame the hardship of alcoholism.

[@christycarlsonromano]

I'm so sorry to hear that Kiara. I wish you peace and happiness ❤️

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano You are a beautifull girl power

[@angelone1839]

8 pack?

[@Consciouskithequeen]

@@angelone1839 yes 8 pack and the 12oz cans not the small normal size ones he was married to my aunt for 13 years and they drank heavily for a majority of them my mom always said even though auntie was the baby of her siblings that she partied the hardest and in his last days he tried to stop drinking we lost him this year he didn’t tell anyone how sick he really was and he just dropped dead that morning from a heart attack

[@angelone1839]

@@Consciouskithequeen sorry to hear that. I'm struggling myself. It's hard to break the habit but God is working with me.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Feel free to ask me any questions here in the comments.

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

Thank you! I can’t wait to hear your story. 💖 I will be asking some questions.

[@arenjtumastens]

Hey Christy

[@patrickfairchild2330]

I never had drinking or drug problems - never did it (thank you mom) - and I grew up in the 70's - but it's easy and available - not braggin' just sayin' - you beat it - SO PROUD OF YOU

[@PhoenixGamerxx96]

I ❤ You, Christy!

[@PhoenixGamerxx96]

How did Alcohol almost ended you? How did you avoid it?

[@2KLONEWOLF]

christy im loving the content, its authentic and just from the heart, and to be able to share something personal like this, you amaze me every time, feels like your having a one on one convo with us ✨

[@beaniegee5129]

Congratulations on being 5 years sober we all love you Christy Carlson Romano!! Stay strong queen!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alan_M_Stats]

If you're struggling with alcohol in your life, I also suggest watching Craig Ferguson's monologue on Britney Spears/Alcohol. Thank you Christy for this video! Had some rough nights starting grad school with alcohol last semester but I think I'm starting to see some positives with who I am after a good summer sober.

[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks for sharing Christy I'm glad you recovered from it alcohol ruins a lot of people glad you took a step and said no to no more alcohol and got your self recovered from it glad to hear you got better that's awesome

[@ReallyKidRock]

I'm still going through this currently, as a nobody dad from nowhere. It's a daily struggle and I absolutely cannot believe the parallels in this video that was recommended to me from KZbin from someone who was such a big part of my childhood. It's on and off for me at this point, but I want to be the best me. Thank you for this video.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you Austin! day at a time

[@meglowery7960]

Christy you are such an inspiration. I feel like I’ve always used alcohol as an anti-depressant and I wish I had someone like you as a mentor. This makes me think so much. Sometimes getting out of our minds means a lot more than the consequences. This inspired me so much

[@christycarlsonromano]

Happy to be there for you Meg ❤️

[@Andrew66632]

Congrats! 5 years is a solid stretch, Christy. Needless to say, quitting the drink has boosted my productivity, clarity, and my life in general. Alcohol has only resulted in problems for me as well as some of my friends to boot. What with, the voice which attempts to whipsaw, and derail me with rationals such as” you know in other countries they consider wine food. Take stride in setting limits.” Among other shots the little devil may fire…bad investment with little to no return on investment other than nostalgic banter with friends. Long may you run in strong spirits and stout health!

[@nathancruz9172]

I’m glad I am sober man in 3 years straight.

[@Andrew66632]

@@nathancruz9172 Congrats! I’ll be so glad when I can say I’ve been sober three years, man. I was sober for about 2 years and then fell on my face. I’m barely approaching 8 months. This time I’m staying committed.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@Andrew66632 you sure will.

[@CaitlinSmith-mm5ux]

Thats a huge milestone! Yesterday was my 3 year clean date. Congratulations, cant wait for the video

[@christycarlsonromano]

Congratulations! Day at a time ❤️

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano Eres majestuosa

[@Maw0]

Congrats on being clean!

[@ranamaarouf5721]

Christy I had the same path in my life and everything you have said has hit close to home with me so much it brought tears to my eyes. It’s taken me 5 years of where it became an addiction and I needed to go to rehab bc I hit rock bottom. I realized I needed to let go of everything in my past life and the moment I lost that control I started getting better. I’m almost 1 year sober and you’ve been such a positive influence in my life and I wanted you to know that ❤️❤️🙏💜 thank you! I hope one day I can get married and be a mom myself. I have a fear with everything I’ve done to myself emotionally and physically with bad relationships that dream of being a mom And having a family is out of my reach and that scares me so much and as much progress as I made I don’t know how I can handle that.

[@christycarlsonromano]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@mscarletmonroe]

I also live the sober life. It has been the best decision I have made. So proud of you Christy! Thank you for your channel. I enjoy watching it so much. You are such an awesome role model and I've enjoyed following your journey. Your authenticity shines and we need that in this world. Keep being you. ❤️

[@tonybippitykaye]

Listening to your story is inspiring. I’ve had issues myself with drinking. I gained a lot of weight, became dependent on it for social interactions, and it’s nearly ruined my relationships with people at times. While I’ve come a long way, there’s still a long road ahead and hearing your story, through the highs and lows of what you’ve been through, encourages not just myself but I’m sure others as well to keep going in our journeys to become better. Congrats on your 5 years and here’s to hopefully many more!

[@MasutaMJ]

I'm proud of Christy's growth everytime I watch one these recollection videos. Watched all her shows on Disney Channel when I was young and didn't know she was fighting a battle like this. I'm glad you came out on the other side.

[@jenme2390]

Congratulations on your 5 years sober, Christy!🥳🎉Just making the decision to stay sober is huge and then the work and the diligence to follow through day in and day out is extraordinary!👏👏

[@nathancruz9172]

And, I’m 3 years sober.

[@iamachildofgodbecauseibeli2491]

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[@jerah1428]

So transparent and honest. It’s never too late to start over and fully embrace life’s blessings. Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@LukeRoberts2001]

This is definitely a lesson for people that’s going through alcohol 🍺 right now.

[@nathancruz9172]

My dad still drink coors light and wines.

[@LukeRoberts2001]

@@nathancruz9172 😎

[@nathancruz9172]

@@LukeRoberts2001 and, I’m absolutely sober.

[@LukeRoberts2001]

@@nathancruz9172 that stinks.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@LukeRoberts2001 that’s all right. Because, I make a good choice not to drink 🍺 or wine 🍷 at all.

[@NewAzn]

Jeez, why did I hear my mom’s voice with the “make sure you drink water every time you drink!” bit. As someone that’s really actively trying to unlearn bad habits I picked up as a teenager, I feel I needed to see this video.

[@christycarlsonromano]

More to come ❤️

[@Feleciapink22]

Love this. I am at a very similar spot in my mid twenties right now where I was going through severe depression and realizing that my drinking habits were really making me feel ill. I am currently trying antidepressants and went two full weeks without drinking and could really see the difference! Less bloated, more clarity, happier. I'm hoping I can quit the happy pills soon and just live a life where alcohol is a once in awhile treat vs an obligatory substance I would turn to to make me feel "better." Thank you for your honesty and advice 😭❤

[@CuccoTheCoo]

Thank you for this video Christy-- I’ve been battling alcoholism for years and today is 11 days sober for me It’s encouraging every time I hear about someone arresting this disease Thank you so much again

[@ClaireHaire]

*Love this transparency and yes you look so good, your skin is literally glowing. Alcohol is such a social staple that , it's easy for an addiction to it , to go undetected.*

[@caseycb79]

What I love most about this is you take responsibility. You hold yourself accountable and don't blame anyone or anything else. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimothyfarthammer]

I really love your honesty and where this channel has gone in the last month or so. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@christycarlsonromano]

More to come ❤️

[@s-1424]

Thank you for sharing!! Successful people don’t always want to share their struggles but this helps everyone else. I appreciate you being strong and sharing this, out loud

[@BATTY3459]

I was listening to a preacher this morning who said: “Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny.” That seems evident in your life, both in the bad and the good. I don’t drink and never struggled with that temptation, but I do struggle in other areas and recognize that it begins in our minds. I know I would say I have an addictive personality, so if I started drinking, I’d probably get addicted, which is one of the reasons I don’t. I know that I still need to work towards overcoming my struggles, and through prayer, accountability and reliance on Christ, I can overcome them. You are a big inspiration. God bless.

[@x4Sanchox4]

You worded everything perfectly about not drinking. You didn't attack anything just shared the benefits of not drinking and it all gets better.

[@christycarlsonromano]

It does get better ❤️

[@Jdp129]

OKAY. I'm so hooked on these series. Thank you for your honesty. Been thinking about quitting for a while, this really encouraged me!!

[@christycarlsonromano]

You can do this ❤️

[@AndreaVLopez87]

4:05 on hit the nail on the head. Thank you so much for posting this. I've been sober for almost 10 months now and literally taking each day at a time. This gives me more motivation to keep going

[@khanhfident]

So, SO proud of you, queen! I don’t drink and it’s something I don’t plan on ever doing.

[@christycarlsonromano]

That's a great way to live!

[@hunterreese8716]

I’m a struggling addict so hearing my childhood crush talk and being able to relate really got to me..thank you for sharing your story God bless

[@SpaceAcesFull]

I admire your willingness to be vulnerable with us all and be openly candid about your journey in life. Thank you, it's really a breath of fresh air! I wish nothing but the best for you.

[@deejay471970]

This is something that I’m proud of you doing. I have alcoholism in my family, and have chose to not drink alcohol at all. I have seen it ruin many lives in my family.

[@laurenluther7087]

It means so much that you’ve shared this with your audience. I can relate to your story and am in the midst of quitting drinking. 5 years sober sounds amazing and I know that if you can do it, I can do it too!

[@Noneofthedays]

You were one of my favorite actresses growing up, and as someone 6-years sober, it makes me admire you even more. If you read this, know im proud of you!

[@AlkebulanQueen1027]

🙏 so proud of you, currently battling something right now, so I know I will need this message. thank you again for all of these transparent videos, you are amazing, can’t wait to watch 😍

[@christycarlsonromano]

Here for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@sebastianchirinos7714]

@@christycarlsonromano invita más celebridades a tu canal

[@margaretthym8234]

Fellow friend of a friend of Bill's here...very proud for you that you were able to make that move in your life. Keep coming back, it works if you work it! (And that looks different for everyone!)

[@christycarlsonromano]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BeeKee404]

I'm so proud of your recovery! So many people in your position AKA former child stars often struggle with these kinds of stuff and understandably so because of all the pressure and hectic lifestyle their childhood consisted of and sadly, sometimes their recoveries aren't always as successful. I'm glad you were able to fight through it and you have your family that helped you fight through it.❤😊

[@envydramatik9194]

Been there...omg. Not only do we look better and feel better...but we become better people

[@christycarlsonromano]

Yes! ❤️

[@chrismcgovern1647]

What a great guy your husband is for helping you through that! I was very fortunate that I never drank very much. Getting wasted was never something I loved doing, a very overrated pasttime IMO. It never caught on with me.

[@christycarlsonromano]

He was lucky enough to beat his struggles as a teenager. He has a ton of insight and perspective and so he was able to help me get through it all ❤️

[@RetroGaming_07]

Congrats on 5 years! @Christy Carlson Romano. I got sober last December but then I had one day of a minor slip up but that day was the last day of just having a few beers for me. Ive been sober since January and im 8 months in and staying strong so far! Being sober from alcohol is one of the best things ever and I have been eating more healthier to because of it and taking a gummy vitamin everyday to. That 2 months being in the hospital and getting my spleen out was the final wake up call for me. I just smoke cannabis now, drink coffee, some caffine free soda and green tea. Keep being authentic to Christy! We love you for it.

[@jarthe3]

Thank you so much for sharing something so so personal!! I've been struggling with staying sober for a couple of years now. I'll go stretches for a couple of months long as when I've managed was about 6 months and then something happens or I'll just have one sip and next thing you know it's a whole another month before I can even try to get in the right mind space to get clean again and stay clean. Thank you so much Christy and I wish you the best in everything you do ❤️❤️

[@Icarus-pv8wx]

Saved this to my watch later list but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! From one sober person to another that’s amazing 🤩

[@lalabear6]

I genuinely appreciate you being real about your struggles and issues. You have alot of really well though out insights. I thoroughly enjoy your content 💕💕💕

[@hilzbilz09]

Please don't stop these videos! The walk-n-chat videos you and your husband do help so much with my anxiety - they're like peaceful walks in the park

[@christycarlsonromano]

More to come ❤️

[@hilzbilz09]

@@christycarlsonromano thank you for being open and vulnerable. No lie, these videos help me A LOT. Same to your husband - I'd ask you to thank him for his service, but apparently that's a no-no 😆 Thank you both for being human and reminding so many of us that it's ok to not be ok sometimes.

[@1danielbadasci]

I tended to alcohol due to social anxiety. I depended on it to have a great time. I wanted to be loud and obnoxious. I started drinking at a young age 16 to late 20s. My families would throw parties were alcohol was unattended. That wasn't their fault. As It was my choice to sneak in to the beverages. I had a cousin who dated a older man so I was always around alcohol. I was in love with it. I remembered after having such a good night my mind would race about what I looked like and if I was offending others around me? My anxiety worsened. I would be hungover attending church services with headaches. I saw alcohol tear loved one's. I later realized I had Bipolar Manic. My original diagnosis of PDD NOS Aspergers didn't help with relying on alcohol. As I used it to control me as the party boy. Alcohol now does NOT mix well with me and my medications anymore. I've been sober and can socially drink without depending on a glass or beer but I choose not to. Not hating on any one that enjoys alcohol though.

[@Dash120z]

glad you're better and healing now 🙌🏼

[@beaniegee5129]

Keep holding on and always stay strong!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shinebrightlike5482]

Your strong 💪🏽 ❤️

[@theeabsolute9406]

I wanted to cry as I watched this video. The way you felt then, is how I feel now. It’s so so hard. But listening to your change I am hoping shall help me. Thank you so much Christy. You have no idea how much this helped me.

[@AlecTheMovieGuy]

Thank you for sharing this. And congrats on five years of sobriety. I am glad you found peace with your past and moved forward to something better. I wish there wasn’t so much emphasis put on drinking in this country. To a degree, I can understand needing something to take the edge off after a hard day, but it can lead to bad habits and depression. Like Christy said, there are others things that can be done to help with a bad day. I have never been a drinker. I tried a few different types of alcohol but I didn’t like the taste, and I knew that there was a history of alcoholism in my family, so I didn’t want to chance it. But there’s this weird pressure to drink socially. I was told “Oh, you’ll get used to the taste” or “You just need to keep trying different things, you’ll find your drink.” There’s idea that if you’re an “adult” that you need to have alcohol to be social. My wife and I both don’t drink, but, when we host parties, inevitably someone brings a bottle of wine or six pack of beers. No one asks if it is OK.

[@christycarlsonromano]

We really do put so much emphasis on it societally.

[@JermiriaLaideeJaeDarden]

Congratulations to you on being five years sober! Any kind of change in life will always be difficult to process, but in the end, it's so worth it! Thank you for your transparency! I look forward to your videos each week!

[@shanaedyer]

Excited to see this. I’m so happy for you, also thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Soultraveler0020]

Stay sober dear. You are not missing anything. You seem like you have that personality where you can enjoy life without using alcohol. Don't go back to drinking. You might have a terrible relapse. No matter what you may be going through. I send my positive energy your way. Stay strong 💪.

[@theextracrispycolonel9504]

Despite it all, you've grown and now have a wonderful life, not to mention a wonderful family.

[@jeffreyport1099]

What a great testimony, I am so happy for you. I am lucky that I quit and never regretted it, wish I had that insight when I was younger.

[@xwf1000v3]

I’d didn’t know about your demons. Looking forward to this story coming out & explaining this.

[@petervonnson4714]

So many times, childhood stars and stars in general lose their "innocence" or way in life, and never fully reclaim it. Glad you're sober and documenting your journey, blessings.

[@SincerelySagacious]

Oof. This one's gonna hit close to home. I haven't had a drop of alcohol since June 15th :)

[@abrandenburg10]

Congrats!

[@SincerelySagacious]

@@abrandenburg10 thank you!

[@1005ndc]

I relate to about 80% of everything you said. It’s so comforting, thank you 🙏🏽. I will also be sober for 5 years this coming December. Thank you so much for sharing, as I need to watch this at this time of my life.