Lucy Hale Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety, Says Journey Has Been 'Mostly Private'

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Lucy Hale is opening up about a special milestone she reached earlier this year.The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to talk about the importance of «self-love» and revealed that she recently celebrated one year of sobriety — which she commemorated with a special cake.«Bear with me, this is an alternative Valentine’s Day post,» Hale wrote, alongside the photo of a sprinkle-covered cake with the words «1 Year!» written in icing. «This is a post about self-love and about the greatest thing I’ve ever done.»Hale explained, «On January 2, 2023 I celebrated one year of sobriety.»«While this journey has mostly been private, I felt compelled tonight to let anyone who is struggling know that you are not alone and you are loved,» Hale added.A post shared by Lucy Hale (@lucyhale)Hale, 33, has spoken out in the past about dealing with drinking, although largely kept quiet about her decision to quit drinking, or struggles she may have had in the past.In 2017, Hale spoke with online style publication Byrdie, ahead of the series finale, and how she planned to quit drinking any partying after the show came to an end." was a great chapter of my life, but it’s very exciting to start over," Hale admitted. «Becoming a part of this popular show … everyone just says yes to you, so you get away with a lot, and then you make mistakes.»«I’m just always trying to surround myself with better people and be the best version of myself possible,» she explained at the time. 'The Hating Game': Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation's Trailer Lucy Hale Was 'Mortified' By Auditioning for 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Lucy Hale on 'Katy Keene' Cancellation & Being 'More Single Than Ever' Lucy Hale Remembers Meeting Meghan Markle on Set of Her First Pilot.