Lulu Opens Up About Her 12-Year Sobriety Journey and Alcoholism Struggles

Lulu, the iconic 76-year-old pop star, has opened up about her past struggles with alcoholism in a deeply personal interview. In her new memoir, ‘If You Only Knew’, she reveals that she is now nearly 12 years sober after seeking help in 2013. Lulu’s decision to confront her addiction came after an unexpected admission at a family gathering, where she disclosed her alcoholism to her relatives. This led her to check into rehab and commit to a daily routine of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Lulu reflects on her ‘highly functioning alcoholic’ years, during which she continued to perform while secretly battling her addiction. She explains how her childhood in Glasgow, marked by domestic violence and her father’s alcoholism, shaped her need to hide her true self. Her early career, including her hit ‘Shout’, saw her adopting the persona of ‘Lulu’ as a means of escaping the painful reality of her upbringing. Despite a career filled with iconic moments, she reveals that her struggles with addiction persisted, especially during difficult periods in her personal life. Now, with a renewed sense of clarity and strength, Lulu hopes her story will inspire others, particularly her family, showing that recovery is possible and that patterns of addiction can be broken.