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Jamie Campbell Bower is โgratefulโ to be sober.
The 33-year-old actor gave up alcohol for good back in 2016 and took to social media on Wednesday (Jul. 27, 2022) where he spoke out about how his addiction had landed him in hospital after making โmany mistakesโ during his life.
He tweeted: โ12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most. It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health. I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. I have made many mistakes in my lifeโ
However, the โStranger Thingsโ star went on to explain that he now finds that each day is a โchance to start againโ and reminded his one million followers that everyone is a โwork in progress.โ
He added: โBut each day is a chance to start again. Atone for mistakes and grow. For anyone who wakes up thinking โoh god not againโ I promise you thereโs a way. Iโm so grateful to be where I am, Iโm so grateful to be sober. Iโm so grateful to be. Remember, we are all works in progress J xโ(sic)
Back in 2019, the โTwilightโ actor explained that he was โin recoveryโ from addiction and stressed that the โmost importantโ aspect of the process was being honest with himself.
He said: โIโm in recovery, so one of the first things that they teach you when youโre in recovery is to be super honest about what it is that youโre feeling, like guilt, shame, fear, sadness, whatever. The most important thing is, and itโs the hardest thing to do, is just express exactly what it is that youโre feeling.โ