June 26th 2024.
Actress Jill Halfpenny has recently opened up about her struggles with alcohol and how it served as an escape for her. The star, known for her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, shared her battle with alcohol in her new book, where she also talks about the shame and desperation she felt during that time.
In 2013, Jill knew that she needed help and that's when she decided to turn her life around. This was shortly after attending an AA meeting, which proved to be a turning point for her. The 48-year-old actress has been very open about her grief and how she was able to find happiness again after the tragic death of her partner, Matt Janes, in 2019.
Matt passed away from a heart attack while he was at the gym, a devastating event that mirrored the death of Jill's father when she was just four years old. Her father also died from a heart attack after playing a game of football. The actress has been very vocal about how the deaths of her loved ones have affected her.
In order to stay connected with her fans and to keep them updated on her journey, Jill has joined Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp. By joining this group, fans can get all the latest news and rumors from the Strictly dancefloor, as well as behind-the-scenes gossip about their favorite professionals, judges, and celebrities. All they have to do is click on the provided link and select 'Join Chat'.
In her new memoir, A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss, Jill talks about how she turned to alcohol as an escape after her father's death. She shared that it helped her to stop thinking and access her emotions. However, she also realized that it was changing her into someone she didn't like.
Despite knowing that she needed help, it took Jill some time to admit it. In 2013, at the age of 38, she finally attended an AA meeting. Although she felt ashamed and desperate, she was also moved by the authenticity and honesty of the people sharing their feelings in the meeting.
Reflecting on her journey, Jill said that it took her a while to feel like she deserved to be happy again after the loss of her partner. She also shared that writing her book was a way for her to cope and help others who may be going through similar experiences.
Jill's message to anyone struggling with grief is that it's okay to not be okay and that she understands what they're going through. She hopes that her book will provide comfort and guidance to those in need. If you have a soap or TV story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out and share them. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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