Emmerdale's Lisa Riley struggled with alcohol following the death of her mum (Image: ITV) Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has taken to Instagram to share her triumph over alcohol, as she approaches a remarkable nine-year milestone of sobriety. The 47-year-old actress, famed for her portrayal of Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap, shared an inspiring message that read: "Going sober doesn't make you boring. Being hungover all day does.
" Off-screen, Lisa is an open book about her personal growth and sobriety, often giving fans a glimpse into her life beyond the drama of Emmerdale . She candidly discussed her past struggles with alcohol, expressing how much more "free" she feels now. Alongside the powerful quote from @soberdave, Lisa wrote: "LOVE.
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LOVE THIS. Thank you @soberdave it makes so much sense!!!! Can you believe in August I will be nine years sober #sober#soberlife#free @sobergirlsociety #sobergirl." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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