New Children on the Block’s Joey McIntyre celebrates 2 years of sobriety: ‘Are you able to imagine it?’

New Children on the Block singer Joey McIntyre is commemorating two years of fresh dwelling.

The musician took to Instagram on Friday to share the milestone, talking to his viewers as he walked outdoors. "Two years sober right this moment. After I say sober, I say it's been two years since I had a Manhattan on the rocks or a vodka soda. Are you able to imagine it?" McIntyre stated in his video.

"Two years. It's doable, people. For those who're considering, 'I may by no means try this. It gained't be enjoyable. I'll by no means snicker once more.' It's not true," McIntyre continued. "Is my life good? No. Is it higher? Sure."

Within the caption for his publish, McIntyre additionally wrote, "#Sober #goodtimes (been clear and sober for 2 years – save successful on a vape pen a few 12 months and a half in the past. I honor each dates cuz they’re each essential to me)."

McIntyre, who’s married to Barrett Williams and has three youngsters, has opened up about his sobriety journey up to now. Talking with Get Out! in October 2024, McIntyre was requested if he may recall a second that modified the trajectory of his life. Initially, he recalled that auditioning for New Children on the Block was a pivotal second, as he was simply 12.

"I’ll say, although, and I’m supplying you with a scoop right here: I’ve been clear and sober for seven months now," McIntyre revealed. "It’s one thing I at all times wished to offer a shot. I used to be stunned at what it has given me, so far as bandwidth and choices. It’s been fairly a change, frankly. It doesn’t make it straightforward. Something that’s worthwhile is just not straightforward. That has been a giant change."

Final 12 months, McIntyre shared on social media that he had not had alcohol in a 12 months. "It's one thing I at all times wished to do. And I lastly, by means of the grace of God, gave it a shot," McIntyre stated.

McIntyre added how, when he was first contemplating sobriety, his algorithm saved exhibiting him individuals discussing their very own sobriety journeys. "So possibly this will probably be in your algorithm for a motive," McIntyre stated to those that may come throughout his social publish.

He famous that he was motivated to pursue sobriety for "religious causes" extra so than bodily, and within the 12 months that he has not drank alcohol, the singer stated, "My bandwidth has exploded, and I’m a lot extra out there for issues, and I’m feeling a ton of area round every part I do."

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Feedback on McIntyre's two-year celebratory publish included Candace Cameron Bure providing supportive applause emojis and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean, who has been on his personal sobriety journey, sharing a supportive message.

"Welcome to the membership, my pal," McLean wrote. "It’s the perfect membership to be part of and I’m extraordinarily pleased with you. Stick with it buddy sooner or later at a time."

For those who or somebody you understand is fighting substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

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