Emmerdale star Lisa Riley supported by fans as she says she feels 'free'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEmmerdale star Lisa Riley has been flooded with support from fans as she told how she feels 'free' after becoming sober. The actress is gearing up to celebrate nine years alcohol-free and shared a message on social media after coming across a quote about sobriety.
Lisa, who is famed for playing Mandy Dingle on the long-running ITV soap, posted a quote image on Instagram which read: "Going sober doesn't make you boring.
Being hungover all day does." Bury-born Lisa previously opened up about how her alcohol problem would lead to wild parties that would leave her house in a state.
She also shared the heartbreaking revelation that she felt that her drinking had robbed her of precious time with her late mum before she died. READ MORE: Ryan and Adam Thomas say 'dream comes true' as they issue statement on joint career move after Strictly and Dancing on Ice Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link She spoke on the One For The Road podcast about how she had used alcohol as a “comfort blanket” to escape difficult emotions and that she often threw house parties to distract herself.
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