Mon Sep 09 14:58:29 UTC 2024: ## Supermodel Elle Macpherson Opens Up About Past Alcohol Struggles in New Memoir
**Sydney, Australia** – Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson has revealed a deeply personal struggle in her upcoming memoir, “Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself.” The 60-year-old model, who has been sober since 2003, admitted to a history of alcohol abuse, including nightly bouts of forced vomiting after putting her children to bed.
Macpherson, known for her iconic “The Body” moniker, explained her destructive behavior stemmed from a desire to control her external environment, believing it would bring inner peace. “I used to think if I throw up, I wouldn’t have the alcohol in my system,” she confessed on the “Carrie & Tommy” radio show. “How bonkers is that?”
She attributed her heavy drinking to the pressures of single parenthood while her then-partner, Arpad Busson, resided abroad. “I didn’t keep it hidden,” she shared. “It was just a function of my life.”
The “Friends” actress eventually realized the futility of her coping mechanism and sought solace in Alcoholics Anonymous. “It’s not enough to know it in your brain, it’s how you implement that into your life,” she said, describing the community as “a wonderful group of connections.”
Macpherson’s memoir also delves into her 2016 breast cancer diagnosis. She revealed her decision to forgo chemotherapy, opting instead for a holistic approach, a choice she describes as “the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”
“Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself” is set to be released on November 19, offering a raw and insightful glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a woman who has weathered life’s storms with grace and resilience.
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