Maddi Reese reveals she's 'super proud of the person I am today', admits 10-year sobriety 'saved' her

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Maddi Reese has recently marked a significant milestone in her 10 years of sobriety.

Speaking to People, the 'Southern Hospitality' star opened up about her recovery journey as she shared that the decision to give up drugs and alcohol has been life-changing.

Maddi Reese says she is 'super proud of the person I am today' due to sobriety'

Reflecting on her recovery journey, Reese said choosing sobriety "saved" her. "I look back at my life then and yeah, I don't know where I would be had I not gotten sober. I’ve learned so much about myself and I'm super proud of the person I am today because of it," said the 26-year-old.

"I definitely have had my ups and downs with my sobriety, but right now I’m in a really, really, really strong place," she added.

"I’m going on 10 years, which is so scary and crazy to me in a way because it went by so fast. But I can only hope the next 10 will be as seamless," she continued.

Reese was just 16 when she got sober in April 2014. During season 1 of 'Southern Hospitality', she revealed that her habit of drinking alcohol started at the tender age of 12.

When her parents bought her a breathalyzer, she "had to switch to drugs." Before she finally got sober, Reese made four attempts. Marking a year of sobriety, Reese wrote "One year sober today," in a 2015 Instagram post on April 16.

"A lot has changed, couldn't have done it without my family, friends, and God himself," she added. Reese who is currently working as a VIP Manager at one of South Carolina's hottest nightclubs, Republic says she has learned to embrace "enthusiastic sobriety," which has helped her in being the life of the party at the club without resorting to substance abuse.

Maddi Reese says she is worried about her attempts to 'navigate anxiety than sobriety'

Reese further talked about why she is candid about her recovery. "I’m super open about it because I want that accountability," she told the outlet.

"I don’t want to be drinking, I don't want to be using — I know where that road leads me. So talking about it keeps me on that path. Believe me, on a nightly basis at work, I'm much more worried about trying to navigate my anxiety than I am my sobriety," she joked.

"It's a lot of pressure, you know what I'm saying? And I'm always trying to figure out who I can trust, how to deal with the drama, stuff like that. That's the real stress!," she said.

She also noted that she's heard from viewers that her sobriety has been "inspirational" to them. "So many people have been like, ‘I don’t want to drink anymore.’ And it’s so beautiful to see," she said.

"It really means the world to me, because my story is very unique, but it just shows me how much addiction affects everyone. We all have different stories, but the disease is what ties us together," Reese added.