Natasha Lyonne opens up about relapse after two decades of sobriety
Natasha Lyonne has made a vulnerable admission, sharing she has relapsed after decades of sobriety.
The actress, 46, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “Took my relapse public more to come.”
She then shared a lengthy post with a poignant reminder.
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“Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone. Grateful for love & smart feet,” the Poker Face star said.
“Stay honest, folks. Sick as our secrets. If no one told ya today, I love you.”
Lyonne mentioned she’s “Gonna do it for baby Bambo,” referring to her upcoming project about hockey player Sophie “Bambo” Braverman that she is writing and directing.
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“No matter how far down the scales we have gone, we will see how our experience may help another. Keep going, kiddos,” she continued.
“Don’t quit before the miracle. Wallpaper your mind with love. Rest is all noise & baloney.”
The Orange is the New Black star had battled drug and alcohol addiction issues in the early 2000s, though she had not used drugs since 2006 when she entered drug and alcohol treatment center for heroin addiction.
Six years later, in 2012, she had open-heart surgery to repair a valve that was previously damaged “as a result of drug use.”
The actress has always been open about her journey, sharing in a 2017 interview, “I’m such an open book that I have no problem talking about it and speaking freely, but I’ve sort of said my piece on the subject.
“The truth is, at the back of that addiction are feelings that so many of us have, that don’t go away.”
If you or someone you know is in need of support for mental ill health contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For substance abuse support contact the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015