Jessica Simpson would like everyone to know that she is standing strong. about the cart.
On August 5, the artist shared a photo on Instagram celebrating her son Ace’s 11th birthday, without expecting much repercussion.
And certainly not to generate any controversy.
But then the 44-year-old received an unrelated comment from a follower who told her to “STOP DRINKING,” and she simply had to respond.
“I haven’t had or touched alcohol since October 2017 and it was the best decision I’ve made for myself and my family,” the singer wrote. “Thank you for your concern but you misunderstood me so badly. Sending you love.”
Following this response, the Instagram user immediately backtracked and apologized for the assumption.
In March, friends reportedly grew up worried that Simpson was spiraling and was heading towards some kind of relapse.
But that worry appears to have been for naught, as the pop star has remained committed to her sobriety… which Simpson opened up in 2020.
“I had started spiraling and I couldn’t control myself… and that was with alcohol,” Simpson said on The Today Show at the time.
“I would say it openly to everyone. ‘I know. I know, I’m going to stop soon. I’m going to taper.’ For me to taper, like I’m an all-or-nothing girl, and then I didn’t know it was a problem until it was.”
Simpson went on to praise her husband’s support at the time, saying that Eric Johnson stopped drinking as soon as she did.
“(I carried a glass that) was always filled to the brim with alcohol. I just realized I had to give up. It was time. I had to give up and I was ready,” Simpson added years ago about her decision to kick the habit.
In 2021, the singer also celebrated her progress by sharing a photo of herself from her first day without alcohol on Instagram… detailing how she felt at the beginning of her healthy journey.
“This person on the morning of November 1, 2017 is an unrecognizable version of myself. I had so much self-discovery to unlock and explore,” she wrote.
“I knew that in that very moment I would allow myself to reclaim my light, show victory over my inner battle of self-respect, and face this world with piercing clarity.”
An inspiring Jessica Simpson concluded at the time:
Drinking wasn’t the problem. I was. I didn’t love myself. I didn’t respect my own power. Today I do. I’ve become okay with my fears and accepted the parts of my life that are just sad. I own my personal power with soulful courage.
I am extremely honest and comfortably open. I am free.