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Cheryl Burke's Sober Journey: Beyond DWTS Stardom
10 Apr
Summary
- Burke began her sobriety journey in 2018, quitting alcohol.
- Major life events like engagement and father's death spurred change.
- She celebrated four years of sobriety in July 2022.
Cheryl Burke embarked on her sobriety path in 2018, choosing to stop drinking. Two years later, in September 2020, she announced two years of sobriety, attributing this shift to profound life changes such as her engagement to Matthew Lawrence and the loss of her father.
During 2020, Burke was partnered with AJ McLean on "Dancing With the Stars," who himself has maintained sobriety for over two decades. In June 2021, Burke discussed her struggles candidly on McLean's "Pretty Messed Up" podcast, expressing anxieties about potential future hardships.
By February 2022, it was confirmed that Burke had filed for divorce from Lawrence after nearly three years of marriage. Later, in July 2022, she joyfully celebrated achieving four years of continuous sobriety, marking a significant personal achievement.
