Blac Chyna has reached a new milestone in her journey to sobriety.
The reality star, who now goes by her birth name Angela White, 35, recently revealed that he marked his first year of sobriety on Thursday.
“September 14, 2023 when I was sober, this year has taught me a lot about myself,” White wrote on Instagram. “On September 14, 2022, I have decided that I am done with alcohol.”
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White’s post included a collection of photos that began with a picture of her receiving flowers and a balloon from her mom, Tokyo Toni (real name Shalana Jones-Hunter). She accompanied the sweet photo with pictures of a celebration cake that read, “Congratulations on your 1 year of sobriety, Angela Renee White,” and included a sobriety chip.
Although she admitted in a lengthy post that reaching the milestone was not easy, she promised to continue practicing sobriety and thanked everyone who was a part of her journey.
Blac Chyna shares a picture of a cake celebrating her sobriety milestone.
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“Angela White is unstoppable, smart, beautiful, brave, a great mother and a great friend,” she said.
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As for why she decided to announce her achievement, Special forces: the toughest test in the world the star wrote that she hopes her story will inspire others who may be “struggling with any kind of addiction.”
“I hope when you see this this inspires you if you are struggling with any addiction, just know that you can do it and you are worth it,” her message read. “God loves you. There are so many different apps and groups that can help you on this journey, and you are not alone.”
After many of White’s 17.3 million followers commented on the post, White added in the comments section: “Thank you so much everyone, I appreciate the love and support. ❤️.”
Since starting her sobriety journey, White has also embraced fitness as part of her lifestyle. On Instagram last month, next to a workout video, she wrote: “The combination of mind, body and soul offers endless possibilities. Be safe, God bless you all.”
While talking to PEOPLE at the premiere of the movie’s second season Special forces: the toughest test in the worldWhite shared that she hopes fans will continue to see a more authentic side of her.
“I am human and that I have feelings and that I am a work in progress and that everything you see with the naked eye is not always true,” she said.
“Just by being open and honest and vulnerable, I connected with so many other people,” White explained. Since leaving her Blac Chyna persona behind, White said she’s received “emails and letters” of support unlike anything she’s seen before.
“Angela White will be getting letters,” White told PEOPLE. “I would get Bibles, I would get all kinds of cool stuff. I said, ‘Okay.’ I say, ‘People love me’.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
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