July 31st 2024.
Louise Marwood, a talented actress known for her role as Chrissie White in the popular TV show Emmerdale, recently opened up about her struggles with addiction in an honest and revealing interview with The Agency. After four years on the show, Louise was written off along with her on-screen family in 2018, and it was during this time that her life took a downward spiral.
Louise, now 44, candidly shared the details of her addiction and how she feared it would ultimately lead to her untimely death. She explained that she was quickly consumed by self-destructive behavior, particularly with alcohol and cocaine, despite her successful career.
She revealed that she was written off as a hopeless case after years of addiction, suicidal thoughts, and failed attempts at rehab. Louise admitted that she wouldn't wish her experiences on anyone, as it was a constant battle between wanting to live and feeling trapped in her addiction.
"It's agony because it goes against everything in your very being to want to kill yourself. But, also, if you don't want to live anymore, you feel trapped," she explained. "I think a lot of addicts have that feeling because what they're doing isn't working anymore. They know they're setting fire to their life for no good reason, and they're hurting people and letting them down."
Louise also shared that after leaving Emmerdale, she felt untethered from the world, especially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With acting work becoming scarce and the loss of control, her addiction became even more severe. She described it as a complete despair and admitted that she relapsed multiple times, which led her to attend four different rehab programs over four years.
Despite these challenges, Louise is now in a much better place after taking control of her recovery in a four-and-a-half-month rehab program in South Africa. She is now using her experiences to help others by creating a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe called "Rita Lynn: Life Coach." The show is a darkly comedic look at addiction, with Louise playing all the character roles on stage.
Louise explained that her character, Imogen, is heavily influenced by her own experiences with addiction. She wanted to show the reality of living with an addict's brain and the constant battle between who you are and who you think you need to be to feed your addiction. Louise hopes that her show will not only reach those who can relate to her story, but also educate and raise awareness for those who may not understand the severity of addiction.
Through writing and rehearsing her show, Louise has undergone a personal transformation and has found herself again. She admitted that it was a difficult journey, as she had to grieve for her old life and the time she spent in limbo. However, she has now found a sense of excitement and a lack of fear, even in attending the "booziest festival out there."
Louise no longer uses or drinks, and she feels safe in herself and her recovery. She even has a message for her past self, saying, "It's going to be okay, and you're going to be okay." She wants to share her story of strength and hope with others and show that there is life after addiction.
Louise's show, "Rita Lynn: Life Coach," will run at the Edinburgh Fringe from July 31 to August 25, and she hopes to continue performing and sharing her story in the future.
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