Denise, 62, has shared photos of herself taken years apart, before and after she stopped drinking, leaving the same event while sharing some moving and motivational words for her followers.
The former Coronation Street star had her last drink in 2012 and says giving up booze has given her her life back after it affected her both physically and mentally.
The TV star spoke out to mark Alcohol Awareness Week.She wrote: "I had my last drink in April 2012. Next year I’ll have been sober for 9 yrs."Apart from my children it is the thing I am most proud of.
Not only for myself but for the people who love me."This photo was taken leaving the same event last year and when I was drinking.
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