My Alcoholism - 5 Years In Recovery 

Thank you so much for such an overwhelmingly supportive reaction to this video. I’m not sure what I expected but I wasn’t expecting to be met with so much love! I’ve received so many comments, questions and people wanting to know more about my experience with alcoholism. Without sounding like I’m trying to sell my book here - it is the place where I’ve written down my experience, strength and hope. When writing about my alcoholism, I tried my best to write with an open heart and spent a long time doing so. So if you wanted to know the more raw versions of what happened then maybe consider having a read. It’s available on www.janetdevlin.com/store or even www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1913172244/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1587129869&sr=8-1

it's been so long that i genuinely can't remember myself without anxiety or depression. it consumes me and controls every aspect of my life. i'm so tired.

Janet, I'm a heroin addict for 10 years, been clean for almost 6 months, fighting to stay clean, thank you so much for sharing your story!

Woah, I’m completely taken a back! 🥺Thank you so much for your overwhelmingly positive response! I’ll be responding to as many comments as I possibly can but I hope you know how much your support means 💓 x

From one alcoholic in recovery to another, thank you for your courage, honesty, and strength to share the insufferable hell that is addiction. Thank you for sharing. I am in rehab right now and I have been drinking since I was 16 years old. I had addictive tendencies since I was very young as well. I am 32 years old right now and it's a miracle that I am still alive. The more we share our stories, the more we heal and help others. Thank you for your bravery. One day at a time. Love, a fellow AA. xoxo

Janet. The greatest drug in the world is love. If you ever feel that you're running out, we will be here for you.

You realize this just makes you more of a real person? Just love you more

I have been very heavily drinking for 15 years. I stopped drinking 6 days ago and I became SO sick for 3 days! I didn't know why...I then realized, I'm an alcoholic and I thought I was literally going to die for 3 days straight. Shakes, chills, nauseous, didn't/couldn't eat for 3 days. This is tough but if I can do it, anyone can do it!! Thank you all for sharing everything in your life. I've read them all!! We all got this fight! Stay strong!

Welcome to the club. Ex military with severe PTSD. You can do it - one day at a time my friend. Love your voice - it brings me peace.

You look like Merida on BRAVE

I’m 1 week sober today. Thankyou for sharing beautiful, sending love to you ❤️

I learned that I was an alcoholic at 19, I didn’t admit it until this year... I’m 28. I had my first drink at 8 and I have relapsed multiple times since I regularly started drinking. God has been very kind to me during this process and he’s guided me through the darkest of nights. I’m thankful for your story and sobriety, it’s a blessing.

I’m a 67 year old grandma of 12. I just want to hug you and say what a brave, loving & wonderful young lady you are. Thank you so much for sharing this. You’ve got this girl🤗 oh, I am a huge huge Elton John fan and I loved your version of his song on your audition ❤️

I was alcoholic at 18 , there is nothing to be ashamed of. Addiction is a addiction. I’m 2 years sober now.

Proud of you! You’re helping so many people 💕

The wife and I are closing on 1 year sober. We struggled to get to sobriety for several years. We understand your pain and hard work. You're absolutely right about living in sobriety. It's magical how much better and clearer the world is when you dig your way out!

“I thought everyone was in on this joke that i wasn’t.” Yep, I felt that.

There are MANY alcoholics at age 20. Most people just are not aware enough to recognize it and DO something positive about it. Kudos, Janet, Blessings of God upon you.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be disrespectful at all, but I literally thought Saoirse Ronan was an alcoholic for a sec

That took balls girl. Respect.

“It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside I’m not one of those who can, easily hide” That’s how I met you, you’re very precious, take care of yourself. ❤️

I’m 20 & I’m an alcoholic. I started drinking when I was 13. I have never said that...

I don’t know why this just popped up in my RU-vid feed but I just wanted to say how much I admire your bravery and honesty. You are an amazing young lady and I wish you all the very best x

Janet I think we are the first generation of Irish people to actually recognize we were addicted to alcohol , you know our culture and how it can be seeing this made me wonder how lucky we were to see it I have family to this day that simply cant see alcohol as the crutch they are using it as I'm sure you do too , thank you for the music it really does touch that deep Celtic nerve and moreover thank you for sharing

I’ve been trying to comment for the past hour I just can’t find the words I need. I’ve always struggled to talk about this subject, my grandad died because he drunk so much his liver started to fail. I’ve been there on the sideline just watching and hoping my friend would stop drinking. I’d try and talk to them but majority of the time I’d get ignored they’d continue the only thing I could do was to be there. I need you to know that I don’t see you in a different light, my opinion of you hasn’t changed I still think you’re a bloody goofball and I fucking love and care about you to the moon and back! You can throw as many confessions as you want me at me and I’m still going to be there! We learn from our past and you’re not that person anymore and I’m so fucking proud of you. You’re one of the most amazing people I know genuinely you’re fantastic and brave and so so strong mate I could compliment you all day but I know you ain’t good with compliments so I’ll shh now. Thanks for saving me. 💙

Everyone has their own personal issues but truthfully and honestly, you are an extremely talented person and would love to see you get further in the future. ❤️❤️

I respect you for being so honest, especially to yourself.

No, thank you, you are a blessing to all of us to share your story, I don’t suffer from alcoholism, I suffer from depression. I have had many times that I wanted to end it all, I was tired of living at the age of 13. I started listening to Linkin Park, most people don’t realize this, but most of their music is about getting help for the pains your going through in life. I found music to be a great outlet. I’m now 32 years old, and I still have my moments that I don’t want to carry on anymore, it’s a constant struggle, but then I have such wonderful people like you to listen to and hear your story and your music, and it gives me hope, and it helps give me a reason to want to live. It’s very difficult to talk about, but I’m blessed to have you, and I’m trying to help my dad with his addiction to alcohol. Thank you for everything, much love from us in this small town of Waycross, Georgia!!!

How wonderful life is, now your in the world.

I'm also an Alcoholic. I'm so glad that I ran into your video. I've been struggling with it for some time, I know the feeling. I've also thought about offing myself. But your video gives me hope and courage to keep living life.I think that you are brave for posting this video. Thank You 🙂

Your voice broke my heart all them years ago. And once again im reduced to a tear but i promise you your voice is just as loud and the day i first heard an angle sing live on tv. And ive chased and look for voices like yours and it can not only be heard through your music and voice . Live isn't that we see. Life isn't what we chase it's a dream state of mind. A pint glass half full to float in andpainfully have to have no escape. Reality hurt reality is truth reality is a beautiful talented young lady with just a dream telling us shes human. Today i realised the brightest star ive ever seen shine is just as human as me. X

Professionals say that alcohol is harder to "escape" from than drugs or other substances, because you can find it everywhere...at the shop around the corner, it's not illegal substance and it doesn't cost as much as some other stuff. But the battle is the same for any addicted person using whatever... This video is a true inspiration for people to stay on track and people who are not there yet...THANK YOU FOR THAT

So this is the second time watching this. Janet, thank you for coming out with this video. Despite the sadness of this, and the intensity of the video, it's made me realise something. I'm an addict too... Your videos always give me an awakening. Thank you for being you, thank you for sharing the awesome you alongside the sad bits. I love you so much, and know that I (along with all your followers, friends and family) will be here to support you through it all.

Being an alcoholic is A VERY COMMON thing, especially in ireland. Tell someone they ain't allowed to drink at the weekend and they'll show withdrawal symptoms straight away.

Hi Janet...I remember you from the X Factor and you sang, "Your Song" by Elton John. I am an alcoholic and have been sober for almost 23 years now!!! It was the best decision I ever made...I went cold turkey!!! I would drink until I blacked out so many times that I can't even remember and also tried to off myself a couple of times, just so the pain would go away! You have so many "sisters" and "brothers" who know exactly what you went through and maybe some still are. I just take one day at a time...it's all you can do! I am so so proud of you to have the courage to share your story because it is so hard to admit! I love ya girl!

You are a blessing to others, Janet. You are a beautiful, courageous human being. ❤️ All the very best wishes! Bravo!

The fact you can talk about it so openly is most inspiring. I have a relative who's an alcoholic, and it truly destroyed her life, so I know just how bad alcoholism can get. Bravo to you for fighting and taking on it head on, you're such a strong brave person.

I had no idea, well done for doing this.

I don't think you realize how much you've helped many who are in dark spots and haven't figured out how to get out. This video is HUGE & IMPACTFUL and the number of broken lives its touched, and hopefully helped, is probably more than we all realize. I'm sure it hurts to go back to those dark days but, when you do, you offer many a light at the end of the tunnel that wasn't previously there. Kudos to you, Janet, and may God bless you. 🙏

Thank you for this as an addict been clean for 7 years this means alot this will help so many people thanks for being honest this touched me deeply and proved that you dont have to spend 10+ years useing to be an alcoholic/addict or to seek help i have the biggest respect for young ppl who get clean cause i was to proud to do it young i had to lose everything before i got help

Hi Janet, I'm a guy who is 28 years old and I'm from the Czech Republic. My english is not so good to I could express everything what I would want to say. Anyway I'm going to try it and I hope you will understand it. At the beginning of the comment I have to say I follow you since X factor performance. You are incredibly talented and beautiful girl with awesome voice. Each of us may have a problem. The most important thing is admitting of the problem to yourself. Then you should face to the problem even with your loved ones. It's not a reason to shy, but it's the moment when you realize you are not alone, you have an option to solve your problem with someone who is able to help, because they love you. Success of this is - not be a hero, but to beat the problem. I appreciate that you have decided to share your experience with us. That's not easy at all. We are able to face to anything until we die. It's not easy to understand your vlogs. Your accent is hard to me, but it doesn't matter. I understood what's going on and that's why I decided to support you. I am so sorry about your experience. I love you as a singer. I wish you to stay strong. Never give up ♥

I'd like to thank you for posting this video. After many years of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, your story inspired me to clean up. I sat here, watching this video, with tears streaming down my face as I watched and really listened. I was lucky, though. My rock bottoms were padded. I've had one friend continually catch me as I fell. My hardest fall was when I dropped over $30,000 on drugs, booze, and a little food in less than 4 months. When i was evicted from my apartment, that friend was there to put me up in their shop. Helped me find a job. That wasn't enough to make me want to, or realise that I should, quit. But, watching your open, sincere, and candid video stopped me in my tracks. I've now been sober for around two months. This is the longest I've gone without being out of my head on something or another. So thank you, Janet, for being the other hand that helped me out of my Hell. For that, you'll always be 'the other woman," lol.

I'm 42 years old and just realized I'm an alcoholic, thank you for your story!

I'm so glad to be sober after 22 years of drinking I am celebrating 1 year alcohol free Janet I never felt better I understand what you went through I appreciate you sharing your encouragement staying sober thanks for sharing stay strong 💪😄

I see people talking shit about her, but she is speaking from her heart. She's being honest, not trying hide anything. Hell yeah you can be an alcoholic and addict at any age. There's no time limit on it. I think she's awesome! I know that many people that hear her feel the same exact way and it helps them to hear it. Thanks for sharing Janet!!

When can we have a “Brave” live action movie?!?!? You are literally Merida irl😍😍

Janet this is incredibly raw. We all struggle, we all fail, but it is how we rise. Your struggle is but one step of your journey, and though i am sorry to hear you went through it. I am happy to hear you are rising and rising strong. Keep the strength. The journey is in eb and flow, godspeed.

Janet ur a grounded girl lady ..im a GAY women living in greencastle co tyrone living in a rural village and being catholic and GAY dosent mix ..it took me years im.proud to be who u am .the x factor is not ur fame .ur voice is your fame ur beautiful voice and we noticed yr drinking and we who lived near u knew .we are just ordinary people living in rural communities...but the world grabbed a false identity ...I thank God your speaking out .and body dyforia is ok ..im just happy u are ur true self .never please the world unless u smile first ..

Dear Janet, Please hear me out: Most alcoholics, do miss 'love' or 'attention' in their lives, if you need something of that, just read our lovely comments, where everyone loves you. At least, I love you, for who you are, the honest way you are. I trust you, I believe in you.

I am impressed Janet. I was drinking like an alcoholic at 20, but continued on for 15 years. Now have 13 years sober, and couldn’t be happier. Good on you Janet, for dealing with your addiction and for your courageous honesty!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You're such a brave woman. I admire you so much for your courage. You're really inspiring. Thank you Janet. ❤🤞🏻

I am 23 and became an alcoholic 2 years ago this has been the hardest and scariest thing that's ever happened to me thank you for being brave enough at such a young age. I only hope I can do the same one day.

I'm Sandra and I'm an alcoholic. Jack Daniels was my drink of choice for me also. So glad you got sober. I am 5 years sober. Thank you for sharing your story

12 years sober. Not alcohol but drugs. At the same age I was almost 21 when I went cold turkey and within 2 months I fell pregnant. And my son (now 11) saved my life so many times. He helped me through the dark times and the times I just wanted to go back not being sober. I think you are brave and beautiful and talented and I'm so happy for you and your sobriety 🖤

I ended up with a drink problem that rapidly accelerated through my 20s and 30s. Looking after my mother after she got diagnosed with terminal cancer until she died hit me like a freight train. I rebuilt myself from that low point. It was either that or end my own life. Oddly, my drinking began as a mask for a lack of self worth, just not being enough. Life is great now. I wasted so much time, worrying about everything.

Janet, you are an incredible person, and I am so proud of the strides you've made in your recovery journey. As someone who has battled addiction myself, I have some understanding of the challenges you've faced. It's all the more remarkable considering the unique pressures that come with your talent and career. You've overcome incredible obstacles, and I'm really proud of you.

You are so damn strong Janet nugget. I did not know about this tbh..., and I was like on your instagram live the other day: "you better get a glass of champagne when it releases "(the book) 😓😓😓 dafuq anton well done ugh.. 👏🏻🤦🏼‍♂️ but gosh look where you are today, the gym perseverance, the album, the book. "It's not our actions that define who we are janet, It's our choices". I really hope you that you know how brave you were when being 16 and on TV, with all the consequences that followed. It's very touching hearing this from ya, for every one who struggles and did struggle with booze. Myself included. Love you so much internet friend ;) Xx da cowboy

The fact that being on TV started off the whole makes me think that fame isn't a thing to crave at the end of the day. Anyway, I love the video and your courage to address the whole thing. KEEP GOING, YOU ROCK! ❤️

I'm a paramedic. The majority of addicts I attend started in their late teens and early twenties. One young man always stays in my mind and I think of him often, I hope he has got the help he needed to start defeating his demons, he was close to death when I met him. But it's surprising the amount of young alcoholics there are.

As I sit here incredibly hungover. I loved your message. I am broken right now. I have screwed up so many things due to alcohol. Your story gives me hope. I cry along with you because I relate to you so much. I am powerless over alcohol. Thank you for being you and giving us all hope.

My favorite thing in the world about this girl is how true she is. She's real. Even on AGT there is a clip of the show pepe asking her to change so more people will like her and she refused. She said (paraphrasing) "If they don't like me that's fine. That's their opinion. I'm here for the music." Since then I have always loved everything she's done. She's open about her sexuality. And her struggles. And with all of them she makes sure it comes from her. That way if it's seen elsewhere it's already old news. Also if it's from her it's the truth. You can't twist her story if she's the one giving it. All of that rolled into one makes her, in my humble opinion, far better than most of the musicians and artist of her age. We need more of this.

When you sang for the first time on X factor I was blown away by your amazing voice, sly smiles at the crowd, and most of all you were a soul that I wanted to know more about. You had this mysterious aura, but this big personality, I could tell you were strong. I'm not much younger than you and I saw this piece of myself in you that I idolized. Eventually, I understood you had the same special that I had, an ability to make people smile and feel genuinely good and happy. Thank you for sharing, this couldn't have been easy to get strangers comments on, but thank you it has been yet another moment you are helping to make someone's day a little bit better.

I've been sober for 15 years, I gave up alcohol at 21. My drink of choice was vodka and Jack Daniels, I would drink myself into oblivion on a daily basis. I was subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse in my childhood and spent time in care. By the time I was 12 I was severely depressed, had PTSD and was self harming. By 18 I was homeless and living in a hostel, I had stopped talking to my entire family, most of my friends couldn't deal with my issues so they ditched me too. I was incredibly depressed and lonely so I turned to alcohol to numb the pain. After a few months I was drinking up to 3 ltrs of Vodka every day, I was waking up in hospital or police cells on a regular basis, I was constantly putting myself in dangerous situations and was physically and sexually assaulted on a number of occasions, which just made the drinking worse, i was hospitalised with alcohol poisoning at least a dozen times. I consider myself very lucky as I woke up one morning feeling dreadful and suddenly realised what I was doing and where my life was heading. I gave up drinking then and there, (I didn't know it was dangerous to do this) I was seriously ill for about 6 weeks, then I began to feel better, not drinking was a struggle for a few years but eventually got easier. I just wish I had asked for help instead of doing it alone, due to my childhood abuse and relationships issues I struggle to trust people and open up to them so I was so used to doing everything alone that I didn't even consider asking for help. After being sober for 8 years, I realised that I actually felt sick just thinking about drinking, smelling alcohol on people's breaths at parties made me gag and the idea of drinking was repulsive to me. I love that I feel this way as I'm never temped to relapse.

I don't think I could like, admire & love another human being more than I do right now Janet....thankyou for being you even though you did this 2 years ago I hope you stayed true to yourself and didn't let your demons define you...love and respect Cole x

never have i watched a video i've related to so much, when I was 20 I drank alot, I was unhappy with where i was in life. I drank every night, Port was my poison. every day i'd finish work and get hammered, every single night. You're right, your tolerance does get higher the more you drink. I'd go to work still drunk, I'd start work at 6 in the morning and i'd only just gone to bed 3 hours earlier. I nearly lost my job multiple times, I nearly lost my family. there was a point where I got so drunk i took my dirtbike down the main street of my town and got in a cop chase, i shit you not. I remember the last night i drank like this, I had my car parked in my shed, I got onto the roof of the car and tied a ratchet strap to the supporting beam of the shed; I put that thing around my neck. I woke up with that thing around my neck, I was going to kill myself. I didn't realize how much I didn't want to die, I thought I did. I'm 26 now, I stopped drinking 1 year ago.

You worded this perfectly, it actually made so much sense & I’m sure many people can understand & sympathise from it. Addiction is out of control & it takes so so much to pull yourself out of that situation. It’s normal to have many setbacks before reaching your goal. You’ve done so well & I have so much respect for you for sharing. Please be proud of yourself! Xx

I was addicted to drugs when I was 14 years old, everything is possible talking about drugs .

Thank you Janet for your honesty , when I heard your song by Elton John at sixteen , it's very brave of you to open up your heart, we are thinking of you in our prayers . We pray for your courage and determination to continue on the right path , we look forward to seeing you , the love which flows from your heart . There is so much in which you can achieve when we trust the direction of the heart . Never give up on this wonderful dream . Praying for you . Martyn 🌹🙏🏵️

I can totally understand you. I am not an alcoholic, but my Dad is one. What i has to learn in past years, was self-confidence. I thought for years that my must be like other persons,i felt that no one could never love me in my life. So i had a long depression and suicidal thoughts, well i tried it a few times but i never did it. Its very hard to realize, that everybody is different and to build up self-confidence and sometimes just open the mouth. I felt that you sad, that you sad you had been so self hatred, because i was at this time too. The best way in my opinion is to just "hunt" your dreams, in you perspective to produce wonderful music, and i would like to be someday a master electrician. (

This was really brave of you, I can’t imagine how much courage it took you to do this. Thank you for sharing your story and for being so open and honest, I’m glad you’re taking the right steps and wish you all the very best Janet.

You're a very strong young lady Janet. You've faced a lot of demons in your young life but guess who's winning. You are. I also started young. Had my first drink (in a bar) at the age of 15. Just after I turned 20 my spouse gave me an ultimatum. Give up the booze or give up my spouse and the kids. I chose the later. 45 years sober and I don't regret a minute of it. I learned very quickly that I had to take it one day at a time. I sometimes reflect on my past and that helps to keep me on the straight and narrow. Be true to yourself Janet. Use your past experience to draw strength from. Take it one day at a time and stay strong.

Hi Janet I'm a a drug addict I have been clean for a month and your honesty has been really refreshing and has helped me in so many ways! Thanks and I am now addicted to your voice and your smile! Thanks again!

I'm an alcoholic. 2 years Sober. Take Care Janet.

My God, I'm just bawling my eyes out. Everything you just said touched me because I can see how much pain you've been through and most importantly I can tell you understand hopelessness. It's hard to find people who know exactly how it feels to be in a pit and see no way out. And want no way out because they just want the pain to end. That's where I am right now and I live each day not knowing if I'll live long enough to find that joy & purpose within but you inspire that bit of hope left in me. You're honestly so special and I'm so glad you made this video. Love from Canada. :)

I " LOVE YOU",my sister! I know it sounds strange coming from a stranger but, I truly do! If you could feel this feeling I feel, you would feel unexplainably amazing!! So, I am sending you these vibes and praying that God will deliver them to the deepest part of your soul!!! You are so much more than what you know! You have just been lost. I pray for your path to shine bright for you to follow unmistakably! Thank you, my sister, for your rawness, for your truthfullness!!! May the God of all creation put a burning light in your heart! Shine girl, shine!

I recently watched a youtuber who said she tried to get a photo with you whilst you were on xfactor & you refused but she never understood why. So sad the real reason 😔

Never will give up on you janet, you are such an amazing lady and your so brave to be open the way you are, it’s really inspiring and beIng honest seeing you get teary eyed made me teary eyed and I just wanna give you a big hug now 🖤 Love you loads and your work. I can’t wait to listen to you album when it comes out and looking forward to Friday for your new single

Power to you,🥰 beautiful young lady. Lots of people go thru this and never wake up. Take it as a blessing that you woke up early. Love you and love the huge talent you possess. All the best from your biggest Aussie fan. TJ ❤👍🏼😎

Hi Janet, I’m also 5 years sober. Thank you for sharing your story with young people around the world. The sooner we can identify the sooner we can reach out for help

Well done Janet. I've been sober 26 years, and got sober when I was 27. Yes, I walked around with "a lot of inner pain". My soul was crying out for a different way. The sober life is that way. I've achieved so much that I never would have if I had continued drinking. Life isn't perfect, and never will be. The great thing is I can face it..with the help of others and accepting help and giving support too. Keep enjoying this life..the only one we have.

Brave, so very brave for a young person. powerful, honest. I wish you well from across the miles and across from age. Be true to you. Respect.

It's often the most tormented of souls, who bring the most healing to others. The biggest tragedy is that they are often not able to heal themselves. I hope you find healing and frankly the life you have given to so many others

Props to you not easy getting sober awesome that your realizing while you're young the damage being an alcoholic can do. My father quit when he was 20 years old he's going on 40 years this New Year's. Alcoholism does not discriminate I was an alcoholic addict by the age 20 by the age 15. Just wanted to say awesome job keep it up one day at a time. I was at a meeting nobody showed up so I looked for a recovery video and I came across this. I live on the reservation native reservation in Maine and there is so much desperate need for Recovery here. Very sad to just watch everybody dying that I love. I just turned 42 and I am going on 14 months over it's my first time ever being sober. Tomorrow is Christmas and I am just grateful to be spending it with my two fur babies and very grateful that I'm sober. Keep up the good work!

I've recently hit my rock bottom. To the point where I'm alone. I've thought about suicide. I made the decision to never touch a beer again. I dont trust myself to.

I’ve watched so many similar videos to this and read so many articles online.. trying to understand what my husband has been going through.. trying to make sense of how he can go AWOL and drink for days. You’re the first person to put it into the right words to click in my head. To sound so similar to what it seems he has been through. He’s not the best with words. Thank you.

Huge huge respect to you! I’m so glad that you are talking about your issues because it will help others and most importantly it will help you. Even in your darkest days you still deserved kindness and do not ever think otherwise! You are worthy at your lowest and at your best. Recovery is a process, it does not happen overnight. I honestly wish you the best for the future, just take each day as it comes 💕

That was a wonderfully courageous video Janet. Putting it out there is the bravest thing. I am lucky not to have addiction issues but I could relate to the self hatred an doubt an the loneliness. In all honesty I had all the circumstances to open the door to drugs or alcohol but didn’t an I suffered through PTSD an lived with the pain for 10years before I found a therapist an someone I could trust. Your video is helping lots of us who have felt alone in the pain thank you for sharing

This is one of the most human video I've seen on the Internet. Thank you and well done Janet. Love you and kiss you. All the best for the future.

On The X Factor audition, Louis Walsh said "I don't think you have any idea how good you are". Now we do.

Hey Janet, I’ve been sober for nearly 3 years now 💖 here if you ever wana talk, anytime.. BIG BIG HUGS 🤗 love from Belfast 😊 💋 xx

Janet, like so many your music blew me away the moment I heard it. I hope you're able to keep your sobriety and live a long and happy life. I'm 100% certain there are millions of people who wish nothing but the best for you.

She looks about my age, maybe younger! And I’m 21...😱

Hello, my name is Jeroen and I'm an addict

I've looked this a couple of times and every single one of them I had tears in my eyes..So proud of you!And your audition, years ago in X factor still in my top 3 ever!Keep going, girl! Often life is hard, and not fair but we have it just once and that's the beauty of it..

Admire your courage and honesty to put yourself out there like this !! Well done.

I struggled when I was younger too , I’d use it for social situations and then that slowly became any situation and I’d buy whiskey and hide it in my room and nobody ever knew because I was so good at hiding it, carried on like that for a long time but thankfully I’m better now and life Is a lot brighter X

Thanks for sharing your story, Janet. I hope and i believe, it is inspiring and helping all those people here who are suffering with addictions like alcohol or drugs. I've always appreciated and admired your openness.

Sending you love! I used to sing always needed to be drunk!! Used to be sick when people told me I was amazing. STOP hurting I got 2 years... Starting Again... That's all we can do.. is believe that we can dominate our addiction. Your stronger than me baby girl I haven't been able to socialize sober!! Nothing but love 💓

Janet you are amazing ❤️ I just watched your documentary last night also.. I am álmost 5 years sober 🎉😁 I became an alcoholic at aged 20, I drank hard for 10 years.. So I understand you 100% it is living hell.. Congratulations to you beautiful lady, life begins when we get sober ❤️❤️❤️

I feel that booze helps, at the time, but doesn’t seem good afterwards