Overview
- Simpson posted on Nov. 1 that alcohol had "silenced [her] intuition" and "blocked [her] dreams," adding that she chose faith over fear and found strength in surrender.
- She has publicly stated she has not consumed alcohol since October 2017 and has credited the decision with benefits for her family and wellbeing.
- In a February interview with The Cut, she said giving up drinking eased creative fears and made it easier to access her voice as a songwriter.
- Her milestone arrives during a broader 2025 return to music that included SXSW performances, the debut of new songs such as "Breadcrumbs" and "Leave," new EP releases, and touring.
- In January, she and Eric Johnson said they were living separately, with Simpson emphasizing that their children remain the priority as they navigate the split.