So here we are, with Courtney Stodden stepping into the sober light after 72 hours booze-free—a time span that for some might feel like eternity, for others, just a blip. Now, if Mercury wasn’t in retrograde, would this detox ride feel any smoother? Maybe not. Courtney’s journey is raw, real, and riddled with the kind of ghosts most of us dread facing. She’s not just putting down the bottle; she’s untangling years of pain, blaming a tumultuous past that began with her infamous marriage to Doug Hutchison, who, she claims, fueled her addiction as much as his own demons. It’s a tough road, no rainbows or stardust here—more like a cosmic wrestling match with anxiety and anger. But hey, if anyone’s got the star power to make ‘72 hours sober’ sound like an epic saga, it’s Courtney. Ready to dive into the rewind and replay of her story? Trust me, it’s a ride you don’t wanna miss. LEARN MORE
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Courtney Stodden is opening up about a difficult new journey in her life.
In an Instagram video posted on Friday, Courtney revealed that she’s 72 hours sober.
And while she seems proud of the achievement, she also tearfully admitted that she’s anxious about her future and angry about her past.
As you may recall, Courtney first entered the public eye back in 2011, as a result of her marriage to actor Doug Hutchison.
She was just 16 at the time of their wedding, and Hutchison was 51.
Stodden has since accused Hutchison of abusing her throughout their relationship.
And she’s now coming to terms with the fact her “groomer” — allegedly an alcoholic himself — caused her to develop a drinking problem.
According to Courtney, Doug would drink “bottles and bottles of alcohol” a day, and he provided her with booze so that he could “control” her.
She says drinking provided her with a way of coping with the abuse she endured at Hutchison’s hands.
These days, Courtney is married to Jared Safier and her second marriage seems to be a vast improvement over her first one in every way.
Like the vast majority of people who have struggled with addiction, Courtney is clearly having a hard time with early sobriety.
Her latest update comes on the heels of a post in which she announced her decision to “break up” with alcohol.
“Alcohol, I’m breaking up with you. It’s been a toxic relationship for years. Something I used to cope, to escape, to survive. But it’s hurt me more than it’s ever helped me—publicly and privately,” Stodden wrote on Instagram.
“But it’s hurt me more than it’s ever helped me — publicly and privately. Last night was the last time. I’m done letting it control me. I’m done feeling sick and ashamed,” she continued, adding:
“I want to be fully present in my life. I want to face my past, my trauma, and my current reality with clear eyes and real strength. To those who understand this battle — thank you. Please respect my space as I walk this new path. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary.”
We wish Courtney all the best on her recovery journey.
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