Australian singer and songwriter Sia Furler is officially five years sober and has sent out an encouraging Tweet to celebrate.
5 years sober today. If you're newly sober, keep at it, it gets so so awesome. YOU CAN DO IT.
Her fans sent loving messages of support.
@Sia you are a wonderful, beautiful, courageous, talented, and compassionate human being. we are all blessed to have you here with us
@Sia Thank you for using your own experience to encourage others. Hope is the most beautiful gift you could give someone. Congratulations!
@Sia GIRL! We're so proud of you- there's not a day that goes by when you don't inspire us. Love you so much
In an interview last year with ABC's Chris Connelly for Nightline, Sia revealed that 2005 was a low point for her.
I was extremely depressed at the time, that was one of my lowest points. I don't think I ever would have stopped drinking had I not got hooked on Xanax and OxyContin. I don't think I was taking them for more than maybe 10 months before I hit rock bottom.
It was in 2010 that she began a 10-step program. She's since been nominated for five Grammy Awards, two People's Choice Awards and one Golden Globe.
Congratulations on all of your success, Sia!
If you want to speak to someone about substance abuse and addiction please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.