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Lucy Hale Celebrates 2 Years of Sobriety: ‘The Greatest Gift’

The actress shared some wisdom in the hopes of helping those who may be struggling.

Cara O’Bleness

Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale.

Actress Lucy Hale has officially marked two years of sobriety, and the 34-year-old opened up to her Instagram followers about the matter in the hopes of helping others.

On Jan. 2, the Pretty Little Liars star shared a graphic on social media, which has tracked her progress thus far. It displayed that Hale has abstained from alcohol for 24 months straight. Last year, Hale shared her story as a Valentine’s Day-themed gift of self-love as she marked her first year free of alcohol.

“This continues to be the greatest gift I’ve given myself,” Hale noted in her caption on Tuesday. “I remain so grateful for another year of growth, growing pains, lessons, joys, and self realizations. To be able to show up as myself and to be greeted with such warmth and acceptance is something I do not take for granted ♥️.”

Her carousel also featured a powerful quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald on change and a photo of Hale bundled up in a camel-colored jacket looking out at a body of water.

She ended her message with inspiring words of encouragement for others who may be grappling with substance issues of their own.

“Lastly, if you are struggling please know you are not alone and that you do not have to trek this path alone,” Hale shared. “There is no right or wrong way to heal and it is deeply personal and unique to each of us. My only advice is to remain open hearted, curious, and to find the people who see and support you.”

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.