Millie Mackintosh has revealed that she felt a “loss of identity” after becoming a mother in 2020.
The former Made In Chelsea star (33) shares daughters Sienna (2) and Aurelia (17 months) with husband Hugo Taylor.
And in a new interview with OK! She shared that she struggled with fashion and her own identity after giving birth – but that she found her mojo back.
Millie has recently turned to a healthier lifestyle and is also partying sober seven months after giving up alcohol.
She previously shared that the decision to get sober came because alcohol is a “trigger” for her anxiety.
Candid: Millie Mackintosh revealed she felt a ‘loss of identity’ after becoming a mum … now 7 months sober and celebrating healthy lifestyle
Millie spoke to the magazine about her new venture with fashion brand Paolita and also talked about the journey with her own style.
Explaining how motherhood has affected that, she told OK! said: “I definitely felt a loss of identity after having children.
“The best advice I can give is to not feel pressured to let trends guide you, because they don’t last. For me personally, color is like therapy. It makes me feel good and I love the transformational therapy of clothes.”
The birth of eldest child Sienna during lockdown sent Millie on a spiral of postnatal depression – and she now shares that the loss of identity came with it.
Millie previously admitted the birth was “daunting” but was also forced to give birth alone, without husband Hugo by her side – due to pandemic restrictions.
Millie also spoke about her recent lifestyle overhaul, giving up alcohol, sharing, “I’ve been alcohol-free for seven months and I’m really focused on my gut health.”
“After I had children, I kept getting sick. I was knocked down by something, recovered for about a week, then knocked down by something else
After a “breakthrough” in therapy last year, Millie made a connection between her mental health and drinking – she decided to stop the latter.
Clean living: Millie has recently adopted a healthier lifestyle and is also celebrating seven months sober after giving up alcohol
Quitting alcohol: After a ‘breakthrough’ in therapy Millie linked her mental health to drinking last year – she decided to quit the latter
The TV personality shared the decision via Instagram while three months sober, explaining that she has felt “at her best” since quitting.
She explained: “I had a breakthrough in therapy and decided to stop drinking, I didn’t want to admit it but it’s a huge trigger for my anxiety.
“It directly affects my mental health negatively and right now my focus is on feeling good, finding happiness in my life and not trying to escape it,” she wrote.
Continued: “It’s now 12 weeks and I’m enjoying sober life, don’t miss the ‘rest’, feel more energetic, my skin looks great and I sleep much better.
Millie went on to say that she might start drinking again in the future, before asking if any of her followers had done the same.
“I’m not saying I’ll never drink alcohol again, I’m just saying now, I won’t and I want to move on. Has anyone else thrown away the alcohol? How do you like it? I would like to hear from more down-to-earth, curious people.”
Breakthrough: The TV personality shared the decision via Instagram while three months sober, explaining she’s felt “at her best” since quitting
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Ashley Root is an author and celebrity journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a keen eye for all things celebrity, Ashley is always up-to-date on the latest gossip and trends in the world of entertainment.
