Valerie Bertinelli, star of ‘One Day at a Time’, marks 6 months of being sober with celebration
She wrote, I have always been skilled at criticizing myself for my past and how I could have done things differently. I became an expert at self-judgment, acting as both the judge and jury. I don’t want to continue doing that,” she wrote alongside a photo of a quote attributed to Synanon founder Charles Dederich, which says: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” “I aspire to live a genuine and complete life, embracing everything with an open heart.
No more criticism. Embracing who I am, including my imperfections. Embracing what makes me unique,” she added. In her extensive message, Ms. Bertinelli discussed the negative effects of unhealthy coping methods, such as overeating and excessive drinking.
In her candid statement, she pointed out that when we refuse to acknowledge our pain, we hinder our ability to experience joy. She firmly believes that joy and relief await us once we confront our challenges.
She emphasized the need to confront our obstacles and have faith that joy will be waiting for us, as our current approach is no longer effective. Ms. Bertinelli wrapped up her message by urging her supporters to keep sharing their personal hardships.
