US Edition'Family illness': Lulu opens up about secret drinking struggle
Lulu battled wine dependency for five years influenced by genetics and childhood trauma, later diagnosed with complex PTSD during rehab in Arizona; she is now in recovery and happier than ever.
- Ahead of her memoir release, Lulu, 76-year-old Scottish singer, revealed her long-hidden alcohol problems and said she is now in recovery, with If Only You Knew due on September 25.
- Lulu traced the roots of her drinking to complex post-traumatic stress disorder from witnessing violent domestic abuse and said drinking is a family illness, adding "the gene is there," worsened by menopause and an empty nest.
- Twenty-Four hours after the family lunch, Lulu flew to the Meadows rehabilitation in Arizona, stayed six weeks and committed to Alcoholics Anonymous, which she still attends.
- Lulu says she has never been happier in life after seeking help and launched Lulu's Mental Health Trust in May, inspired by writing her memoir and wanting to give back.
- Later this month, If Only You Knew is due on September 25 and Lulu says the memoir will help people understand her experience, while her charity Lulu's Mental Health Trust raises addiction awareness.
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The Independent (US)Lulu reveals secret battle with alcoholism after childhood left her with PTSD
The singer says the turning point came at her own 65th birthday party
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