Photo: James Kennedy Instagram
James Kennedyis two years sober.
On Tuesday, theVanderpump Rulesstar, 29, celebrated another milestone in his sobriety journey. Kennedy made the announcement to his followers on his Instagram,posing in a photowith his dog Graham Cracker and a giant number two balloon.
“IM 2 YEARS SOBER TODAY💜,” he captioned the pic. “Thank you everyone that has supported me and my journey so far. Here’s to many more years alcohol free#forlife(to anyone struggling trust me the light at the end is brighter then anything I could of imagined. and if I can do it you can too).”
Kennedy opened up more about the “beautiful day” in a heartwarming message in his Instagram Story, thanking all who have supported him so far and citing their encouragement as inspirational.
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“I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for all the support and following my journey over the years. It’s been an absolutely incredible experience and it’s inspiring. It inspires me to keep going,” the DJ said in the video. “Every day I get more clarity and I’m just clear-headed. I can see where I’m at and the path of life is a beautiful one that I’m living now.”
He continued, “I feel so blessed and I’m never going to drink again. And I can say that with confidence now because that s— was f— poison for me….If you’re someone that struggles and you’re just wondering ‘Could I do it?’ and ‘Will my life be better?’ Yes you can and yes your life will be better. Trust me on that. Love you all.”
Last year, Kennedy explained how getting sober changed everything onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
The reality star added that since he stopped drinking, their relationship changed forever for the better.
“And you know, I’ve really taken hold of my life and trying to change it for the better and change our relationship for the better,” he shared. “I know that I should be doing this for me, but I’m also doing it for my relationship with Raquel.”
Raquel Leviss/Instagram
In May, Kennedypopped the questionto Leviss with a Coachella-themed proposal. “James proposed at the iconic Empire Polo Fields of ‘RACHELLA’ Friday night…” Leviss wrote on Instagram. “And I said YES! I’m over the Coachella moon.”
The DJ has often thanked his sweetheart for her support throughout his struggle with addiction and sobriety journey, calling herhis “rock"in life.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
