Kyle Richards is celebrating four years of sobriety.
On Monday, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to her Instagram handle to share how quitting alcohol improved her mental and physical well-being.
“This past week marked 4 years since I gave up alcohol. I’ve talked about my reasons why I made that decision,” Kyle wrote.
She further penned, “I wanted to look and feel better during a time where I didn’t feel my best both physically or mentally & didn’t feel like I could afford any bad days. People loved when I drank. I was fun! That meant people didn’t love when I stopped. But I didn’t let that deter me.”
The TV personality added that she has learned she could be “fun without alcohol.“
“I could still be fun without alcohol and feel a lot happier the next day. I quickly learned that the people who had an issue with my choice were more concerned about how it made them feel about themselves,” shared Kyle.
“What I wasn’t expecting was a calmer Kyle in spite of going through very challenging times. Something shifts in you even if you aren’t a big drinker. Things that would normally make me feel anxious, I now faced with an unfamiliar calmness,” she continued. “Looking healthier was just a bonus.”
“I know it’s not easy for everyone but if it’s something you’re considering don’t be discouraged by people that want you to drink for their entertainment,” the actress added.
