Former Dancing With The Stars pro Cheryl Burke is proudly announcing that she just completed another year of sobriety.
It’s been a long, difficult journey for the dancer. But even so, she’s managed to push forward and overcome a multitude of challenges over the years.
Fans couldn’t be happier to celebrate this milestone with her. Keep reading to get the inside scoop and find out just how long Cheryl Burke has been committed to her sobriety journey.
Cheryl Burke is determined to continue pursuing sobriety
Although Cheryl Burke will no longer be part of Dancing With The Stars, she’s not at all bored. In fact, the 39-year-old has plenty to keep her mind occupied. She recently celebrated another year of sobriety and couldn’t wait to share more details with her followers.
“It’s been 5 years since I started my recovery journey. As I enter my 6th year sober, I have found a newfound purpose that I hadn’t thought ever existed,” Cheryl began her Instagram post, reflecting on her journey.
“The interesting thing about sobriety is that it’s not always a perpendicular path of progression & like most things in life it comes with rough patches,” the dancer continued. “The difference in sobriety is that I have more awareness around each struggle for example seeing people for who they are (the good, the bad, & the ugly) from people who have been a part of my life for decades, close friends, coworkers, family members, acquaintances, etc.”
Cheryl went on to say that since pursuing sobriety, she’s learned to pacify herself in other healthier ways. She no longer needs alcohol or other substances to numb her pain. However, the thought does cross her mind now and then. And when it does, she’s incredibly grateful for the support network that keeps her focused.
Other Instagram users encouraged Cheryl to keep moving forward, even when it feels difficult. They praised her efforts and hoped to see her journey continue.
“You’re killing it babe ❤️” DWTS pro Peta Murgatroyd wrote in the comments.
“Congratulations! Sobriety takes hard work! … You should be so proud of yourself!” a fan chimed in.
Not even her recent divorce could shake her
As mentioned previously, Cheryl Burke has faced many major changes and obstacles over the past few years. She formally announced her retirement at the end of Dancing With The Stars Season 32.
But on top of that, she also went through a difficult divorce from actor Matthew Lawrence. The Boy Meets World actor moved on from the split rather quickly and is now dating TLC singer Chilli.
No matter what life threw at her, Cheryl Burke was determined to keep going; and she doesn’t need alcohol or substances to do it. Fans couldn’t be prouder of the dancer.
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