Millie Mackintosh on sobriety, shame and new book ‘Bad Drunk’

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s a huge admission to record everything you’ve ever felt ashamed about and then release those words into the world, “but,” she says, “I thought if I’m going to do the book, I really can’t hold back.” Millie Mackintosh’s TV career meant she was no stranger to seeing unpleasant things written about her in tabloids and magazines. I feel like there’s a huge movement of people that are in this grey area that is not really talked about,” she says. There’s no “right way” to go sober and issues with alcohol and self-worth can manifest in all sorts of ways, no matter who you are – this is something Mackintosh felt acutely while writing Bad Drunk. I don’t think there’s enough like role models for people who are in this sober space.” Mackintosh’s dedication to staying sober and healthy is a self-love lesson for the ages.