Overview
- On Nov. 1, the 45-year-old shared a smiling selfie on Instagram to celebrate eight years without alcohol and reflect on her recovery.
- She wrote that alcohol "silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams" and said she chose faith over fear, finding strength in surrender.
- Simpson has said she has not touched alcohol since October 2017 and has called sobriety the best decision for herself and her family.
- She has linked sobriety to a renewed songwriting process, noting fears faded after she quit drinking and highlighting her 2025 return with new songs, EPs and touring.
- The milestone comes as she and Eric Johnson live separately during a separation, with her public statements emphasizing their three children.