'The Bachelor' Alum Demi Burnett Embraces Celibacy and Sobriety, Opens Up About Personal Growth
Following her autism diagnosis and a journey to sobriety, Burnett shares her experiences with celibacy, self-discovery, and the importance of healing.
- Demi Burnett, a former contestant on 'The Bachelor' and 'Bachelor in Paradise,' has been celibate for two years following her autism diagnosis and decision to become sober.
- Burnett credits her sobriety and heightened sensitivity to personal hygiene as the main reasons for her celibacy, expressing a newfound disgust towards physical intimacy.
- Despite her celibacy, Burnett remains open to dating and has expressed a desire to date a woman, reflecting on her past engagement to Kristian Haggerty, the franchise's first same-sex couple.
- Burnett's journey to sobriety began after a hospital stay due to alcohol withdrawal, marking nearly three years of sobriety and a significant improvement in her quality of life.
- Burnett emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and healing from trauma before pursuing new relationships, stating she is currently focusing on understanding and improving herself.
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