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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Courtney Stodden breaks down in tears over past 'abuse' as she struggles with sobriety
A makeup-free Courtney Stodden has broken down in tears during a new video shared on Thursday. The 30-year-old reality TV star is on day three of giving up alcohol and is feeling a change inside and out. Not only is she breaking out in pimples on her face and chest, but painful memories from the past are rising to the surface and flooding her thought process. What struck her the most is the memory of her first husband, the much-older Doug Hutchison - a 65-year-old actor whom she calls her former 'groomer' - giving her alcohol. The Washington native said he would drink 'bottle and bottles of alcohol' a day and pushed her to drink too so he could 'control' her. But these days Stodden does not want to feel 'out of control,' so she is staying away from the booze even if the journey is challenging. The cover girl also noted that many of her friends are not happy that she has decided to be sober as they won't know what to do with 'healthy' Stodden, but she will stick with her plan no matter what and won't take up drinking again just to please her pals. 'If people don't get it, then maybe they shouldn't be around,' said Stodden who wore a beige bra with two Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces. The caption read: 'The painful truth.' Earlier this week the former teen bride told that she is 'very happy with the decision' as she works on her 'sobriety journey and overall health.' 'Giving up alcohol also helps with my mental health,' Courtney, who has recently signed on for a new Lifetime biopic, shared. 'I feel better without it.' The wife of movie producer Jared Safier then explained that she had reached for drinks when she felt stressed by fame. 'Alcohol was my escape for years, but it turned into a trap,' shared Stodden to 'I used it to survive trauma, but it ended up making me feel more lost and ashamed. This breakup isn't just with a substance—it's with a version of myself I'm ready to leave behind. 'At some point, blacking out stopped being cute. I used alcohol to deal with pain, but all it did was make things messier—and make me louder in all the wrong ways. I'm finally cutting ties. Alcohol and I? Total toxic ex energy.' More Americans are abstaining from alcohol consumption. This trend is particularly noticeable among younger adults, who are increasingly embracing a 'sober curious' lifestyle, according to Time magazine. The Washington native said he would drink 'bottle and bottles of alcohol' a day and pushed her to drink too so he could 'control' her. But these days Stodden does not want to feel 'out of control,' so she is staying away from the booze even if the journey is challenging Stodden broke the news of her newfound sobriety on Instagram on Tuesday as she began, 'Alcohol, I'm breaking up with you. It's been a toxic relationship for years. 'Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive. But it's hurt me more than it's ever helped me—publicly and privately,' wrote the siren. 'Last night was the last time. I'm done letting it control me. I'm done feeling sick and ashamed. I want to be fully present in my life. I want to face my past, my trauma, and my current reality with clear eyes and real strength. To those who understand this battle—thank you.' Stodden also shared: 'Please respect my space as I walk this new path. It's not easy, but it's necessary.' The pinup model who resembled Marilyn Monroe also wrote: 'This is something I've gone back and forth about posting. But my life has always been so public and this is a big part of my healing.' Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Crystal Hefner commented, 'I am so proud of you. I haven't drank since 2009 and it's the best thing. Life is so much brighter and happier without the poison bringing me down. You got this.' Stodden replied, 'Soul sis❤️.' Former talk show host Ricki Lake added, 'You got this.' The cover girl also noted that many of her friends are not happy that she has decided to be sober as they won't know what to do with 'healthy' Stodden, but she will stick with her plan no matter what and won't take up drinking again just to please her pals; seen on Wednesday This comes after Courtney shared her feelings on her tragic teenage bride story after her 14 year wedding anniversary. The beauty told that tying the knot with A Time To Kill actor Hutchison was a bad move and she won't pretend otherwise. She was just 16-years-old when she married Hutchison, who was 51 at the time, at a Las Vegas wedding chapel in 2011. 'It stays with me, the pain, I won't stay quiet,' she told adding Doug was 'emotionally abusive.' The model then said: 'My voice is my power and for every voice silenced, I'll shout louder. And I won't ask for permission to do what's right. Not anymore. I speak for that little girl within.' Stodden added: 'I am living life on my own terms now. Everything that's happened in my life, I have handled. I am strong, resilient. I am coming back to myself. I will never let anyone silence me again.' And she wants to help others: 'I want past victims and survivors to really tap into that part of themselves. We are so strong.' She has appeared on a string of reality TV shows such as Couples Therapy, Celebrity Big Brother and Hollywood Hillbillies.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Courtney Stodden breaks down in tears over past 'abuse' amidst her struggles with sobriety
Reality TV star Courtney Stodden gets emotional and wipes away tears in a new selfie video as she opens up about her ongoing battle with booze. On Thursday, the 30-year-old revealed she's on day three of giving up alcohol and how she's feeling a change inside and out. Not only was there a fresh breakout of spots on her face and chest, but painful memories from her past flooded her thought process, especially the time that her first husband Doug Hutchison, 65, (who she called her former 'groomer') gave her liquor. Too much: She broke down in her video on Thursday and revealed how her ex-husband who'd have 'bottles and bottles of alcohol' a day and push her to drink so he could 'control' her Stodden said Hutchison, who she married when she was 16 and him 51 in 2011, would drink 'bottles and bottles of alcohol' a day and pushed her to drink, too, so he could 'control' her. However, these days she no longer wants to feel 'out of control', so she's staying away from the booze - even if the journey's challenging. The cover girl also noted that many of her friends were not happy that she's decided to be sober as they would not know what to do with her being 'healthy', but she's set on sticking with her plan no matter what and would not take up drinking again just to please her pals. She said in her clip: 'If people don't get it, then maybe they shouldn't be around.' Her caption read: 'The painful truth.' Stodden, who recently revealed that she's 'very happy with the decision' as she worked on her 'sobriety journey and overall health', got married to movie producer Jared Safier, 42, in December. The star, who's signed on for a new Lifetime biopic, said: 'Giving up alcohol also helps with my mental health. I feel better without it.' She explained that she'd reached for drinks in the past whenever she felt stressed by fame: 'Alcohol was my escape for years, but it turned into a trap. I used it to survive trauma, but it ended up making me feel more lost and ashamed. This breakup isn't just with a substance - it's with a version of myself I'm ready to leave behind. 'At some point, blacking out stopped being cute. I used alcohol to deal with pain, but all it did was make things messier - and make me louder in all the wrong ways. I'm finally cutting ties. Alcohol and I? Total toxic ex energy.' Stodden and Hutchison finalized their divorce in March 2020, after they separated in 2017 and she filed to legally split in 2018. Poisonous past: What struck her the most was memories of her toxic ex, who she called her former 'groomer' So-called friends: She noted that many of her pals were not happy with her decision to be sober as they did not know what to do with a 'healthy' version of her
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Courtney Stodden Reveals She Has Quit Alcohol At 30: 'I Used It To Survive Trauma'
Courtney Stodden has announced she has quit alcohol to focus on her sobriety and mental health. Calling alcohol a toxic escape, the model said she's ready to leave behind unhealthy habits and reclaim her life. This comes after Courtney Stodden reflected on her abusive marriage at 16 to Doug Hutchison, declaring she'll no longer stay silent and hopes to empower fellow survivors through her journey. Courtney Stodden Embraces Sobriety At 30: 'Alcohol Turned Into A Trap' Stodden has officially quit drinking after celebrating her 30th birthday, a move she says has left her feeling "very happy" as she embraces a new chapter focused on sobriety and wellness. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the model and actress, who just landed a Lifetime biopic, said stepping away from alcohol has also helped stabilize her mental health. "Giving up alcohol also helps with my mental health. I feel better without it," she revealed, adding that she used to lean on alcohol as a way to cope with fame and personal struggles. "Alcohol was my escape for years, but it turned into a trap," Stodden explained. "I used it to survive trauma, but it ended up making me feel more lost and ashamed. This breakup isn't just with a substance—it's with a version of myself I'm ready to leave behind." She admitted that what once seemed harmless spiraled into unhealthy patterns: "At some point, blacking out stopped being cute. I used alcohol to deal with pain, but all it did was make things messier—and make me louder in all the wrong ways. I'm finally cutting ties. Alcohol and I? Total toxic ex energy." The Model Publicly Broke Up With Alcohol: 'It's Been A Toxic Relationship' Stodden announced her newfound sobriety on Instagram on Tuesday as she wrote, "Alcohol, I'm breaking up with you. It's been a toxic relationship for years. Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive. But it's hurt me more than it's ever helped me—publicly and privately." "Last night was the last time," she declared. "I'm done letting it control me. I'm done feeling sick and ashamed. I want to be fully present in my life. I want to face my past, my trauma, and my current reality with clear eyes and real strength. To those who understand this battle, thank you." Stodden added, "Please respect my space as I walk this new path. It's not easy, but it's necessary." Though she wrestled with whether to make the announcement, Stodden said it felt right to share this deeply personal milestone. "This is something I've gone back and forth about posting. But my life has always been so public, and this is a big part of my healing," the media personality noted. Fans And Celebs Rally Around Courtney Stodden's Sobriety Journey In the comments, fans showed support for Stodden's sobriety journey. One encouraged, "Good for you. You are never ever going to be sad the next morning that you didn't have a drink." Another shared a personal milestone: "I'm sober 8 months plus at this point. Best decision ever made. Here for you if you need a friend. You got this." Some offered tips, like "Ginger beer and cranberry juice! Makes you think you are drinking without the hangovers, shame, and regret." Another wrote, "That's awesome! Sobriety is a wonderful thing and a way to live. It's all about the journey and not the destination." The Model Reflects On Teenage Her Marriage, Vows To Reclaim Her Voice Stodden's sobriety announcement comes after she reflected on her controversial past as a teenage bride while marking what would have been her 14th wedding anniversary. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the "Couples Therapy" star admitted marrying "A Time to Kill" actor Doug Hutchison at 16 was a huge mistake, one she refuses to sugarcoat. Hutchison was 51 when they wed in a Las Vegas chapel in 2011. "It stays with me, the pain, I won't stay quiet," Stodden said, calling Hutchison "emotionally abusive." The model then declared: "My voice is my power, and for every voice silenced, I'll shout louder. And I won't ask for permission to do what's right. Not anymore. I speak for that little girl within." Courtney Stodden Is Living Life On Her 'Own Terms Now' Stodden further emphasized she intends to live life on her "own terms" and wants to be an inspiration to others who have had a similar experience as her. "I am living life on my own terms now," she stated. "Everything that's happened in my life, I have handled. I am strong, resilient. I am coming back to myself. I will never let anyone silence me again." Stodden also hopes her story empowers others: "I want past victims and survivors to really tap into that part of themselves. We are so strong." Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Courtney Stodden breaks down in tears over 'abuse' at 16 from older husband as she struggles with sobriety
A makeup-free Courtney Stodden has broken down in tears during a new video shared on Thursday. The 30-year-old reality TV star is on day three of giving up alcohol and is feeling a change inside and out. Not only is she breaking out in pimples on her face and chest, but painful memories from the past are rising to the surface and flooding her thought process. What struck her the most is the memory of her first husband, the much-older Doug Hutchison - a 65-year-old actor whom she calls her former 'groomer' - giving her alcohol. The Washington native said he would drink 'bottle and bottles of alcohol' a day and pushed her to drink too so he could 'control' her. But these days Stodden does not want to feel 'out of control,' so she is staying away from the booze even if the journey is challenging. The cover girl also noted that many of her friends are not happy that she has decided to be sober as they won't know what to do with 'healthy' Stodden, but she will stick with her plan no matter what and won't take up drinking again just to please her pals. 'If people don't get it, then maybe they shouldn't be around,' said Stodden who wore a beige bra with two Van Cleef & Arpels necklaces. The caption read: 'The painful truth.' Earlier this week the former teen bride told that she is 'very happy with the decision' as she works on her 'sobriety journey and overall health.' 'Giving up alcohol also helps with my mental health,' Courtney, who has recently signed on for a new Lifetime biopic, shared. 'I feel better without it.' The wife of movie producer Jared Safier then explained that she had reached for drinks when she felt stressed by fame. 'Alcohol was my escape for years, but it turned into a trap,' shared Stodden to 'I used it to survive trauma, but it ended up making me feel more lost and ashamed. This breakup isn't just with a substance—it's with a version of myself I'm ready to leave behind. 'At some point, blacking out stopped being cute. I used alcohol to deal with pain, but all it did was make things messier—and make me louder in all the wrong ways. I'm finally cutting ties. Alcohol and I? Total toxic ex energy.' More Americans are abstaining from alcohol consumption. This trend is particularly noticeable among younger adults, who are increasingly embracing a 'sober curious' lifestyle, according to Time magazine. What struck her the most is the memory of her first husband, the much-older Doug Hutchison - a 65-year-old actor whom she calls her former 'groomer' - giving her alcohol The Washington native said he would drink 'bottle and bottles of alcohol' a day and pushed her to drink too so he could 'control' her. But these days Stodden does not want to feel 'out of control,' so she is staying away from the booze even if the journey is challenging Stodden broke the news of her newfound sobriety on Instagram on Tuesday as she began, 'Alcohol, I'm breaking up with you. It's been a toxic relationship for years. 'Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive. But it's hurt me more than it's ever helped me—publicly and privately,' wrote the siren. 'Last night was the last time. I'm done letting it control me. I'm done feeling sick and ashamed. I want to be fully present in my life. I want to face my past, my trauma, and my current reality with clear eyes and real strength. To those who understand this battle—thank you.' Stodden also shared: 'Please respect my space as I walk this new path. It's not easy, but it's necessary.' The pinup model who resembled Marilyn Monroe also wrote: 'This is something I've gone back and forth about posting. But my life has always been so public and this is a big part of my healing.' Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Crystal Hefner commented, 'I am so proud of you. I haven't drank since 2009 and it's the best thing. Life is so much brighter and happier without the poison bringing me down. You got this.' Stodden replied, 'Soul sis❤️.' Former talk show host Ricki Lake added, 'You got this.' Stodden with her husband Jared Safier. 'If people don't get it, then maybe they shouldn't be around,' said Stodden This comes after Courtney shared her feelings on her tragic teenage bride story after her 14 year wedding anniversary. The beauty told that tying the knot with A Time To Kill actor Hutchison was a bad move and she won't pretend otherwise. She was just 16-years-old when she married Hutchison, who was 51 at the time, at a Las Vegas wedding chapel in 2011. 'It stays with me, the pain, I won't stay quiet,' she told adding Doug was 'emotionally abusive.' The model then said: 'My voice is my power and for every voice silenced, I'll shout louder. And I won't ask for permission to do what's right. Not anymore. I speak for that little girl within.' Stodden added: 'I am living life on my own terms now. Everything that's happened in my life, I have handled. I am strong, resilient. I am coming back to myself. I will never let anyone silence me again.' And she wants to help others: 'I want past victims and survivors to really tap into that part of themselves. We are so strong.' She has appeared on a string of reality TV shows such as Couples Therapy, Celebrity Big Brother and Hollywood Hillbillies.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courtney Stodden Announces They Are 'Breaking Up' With Alcohol
NEED TO KNOW Model and singer Courtney Stodden is announcing on Instagram they are quitting drinking "Alcohol, I'm breaking up with you. It's been a toxic relationship for years. Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive," they wrote Moving forward, they will focus on being "fully present"Model and singer Courtney Stodden is announcing they are quitting drinking. The former Celebrity Big Brother star, who uses they/them pronouns, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, July 15, noting they were hesitant to publicly post, but doing so is part of their healing."Alcohol, I'm breaking up with you. It's been a toxic relationship for years. Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive. But it's hurt me more than it's ever helped me—publicly and privately," wrote Stodden, who announced in April 2021 they are non-binary. "Last night was the last time. I'm done letting it control me. I'm done feeling sick and ashamed. I want to be fully present in my life," they continued. "I want to face my past, my trauma, and my current reality with clear eyes and real strength." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In May 2021, Stodden made headlines when they revealed they'd been bullied online years earlier by model Chrissy Teigen, who has since publicly apologized. About a decade earlier, in 2011, Stodden married then-51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at age 16. The couple finalized their divorce in January 2020, after separating three years earlier. "To those who understand this battle—thank you. Please respect my space as I walk this new path," Stodden concluded the announcement about her choice to forgo alcohol. "It's not easy, but it's necessary." Read the original article on People
