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Patricia Heaton's Prayer Led to 8 Years of Sobriety
18 Aug
Summary
- Children leaving home prompted Heaton to confront drinking habits.
- A prayer to God marked the turning point for her sobriety.
- An inability to pronounce words led to a moment of mortification.
Actress Patricia Heaton shared the turning point in her decision to become sober eight years ago. The catalyst occurred when her children moved out of the family home just before the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving her without her usual anchors of family and work.
She realized her drinking had escalated, moving from a glass of wine with cooking to consuming nearly a full bottle alone. Heaton recounted a prayer in which she asked God for help to stop drinking, acknowledging her willingness but inability to do so herself.
The following night, she experienced a moment of significant embarrassment when she was unable to pronounce the word 'tradition' multiple times. This incident, which her son pointed out, served as a clear message, prompting her to commit to sobriety the next morning.
