Twitter offers support to Wendy Williams after the TV host reveals she’s living in a sober house
Wendy Williams surprised many of her fans Tuesday morning when she tearfully announced she’d been living in a sober house.
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During her show, she shared the news. Although the talk show host previously said she’d overcome her addiction to cocaine many years ago, she’d never received professional treatment.
“I have been living in a sober house. … You know I’ve had a struggle with cocaine in the past,” she said during the end of the show. “I never went to a place to get the treatment. I don’t how except God was sitting on my should and I just stopped.”
She said she wanted to know more about people dealing with addiction.
“There are people in your family or it might be you who have been struggling, and I wanted to know more of the story,” she explained. “I see my brothers and sisters caught up in addiction, and they’re looking for help ... It’s been really interesting this ride.”
She said only her husband and son knew she has been living at the facility. She did not reveal how long she’s been there or how long she planned to stay.
When the news broke, people took to Twitter to share their thoughts. A few expressed shock.
I’m shocked! @JennaTMo called this weeks ago but I wasn’t convinced. Still love you @WendyWilliams! Good for you speaking your truth and trying to help others. Even the strongest people are still human. 💗 #howyoudoin https://t.co/88tHQkSmzQ
— Jesse Reynolds (@ifyouseekjesse) March 19, 2019
Wendy Williams been living in a sober house ?! pic.twitter.com/SUVVQmaPFW
— T 💋 (@crownroyalt_) March 19, 2019
Others supported the media maven and sent well wishes, calling her “honest” and “brave.”
@WendyWilliams As a long time fan and an addict thank you so much for probably the most honest, heartfelt and vulnerable moments ever on TV. I got chills when u spoke ur truth directly to your fans. Thank you. #WendyWilliams #addiction
— Stskotty (@StSkotty) March 19, 2019
Addiction is no joke. It’s impacted my family too. Good for you @WendyWilliams for sharing your truth and struggle #Wendy #WendyWilliams https://t.co/zmbKaXO0bj
— Sarah Fraser (@heyfrase) March 19, 2019
Thank you Wendy for speaking your truth and encouraging others to seek help with addiction #wendywilliams #wendyshow pic.twitter.com/XntmM56ucZ
— Trey Tyler (@Its_TreyTyler) March 19, 2019
I say bravest woman I know. @WendyWilliams finally speaks her truth about recovery. #WendyWilliams #TheHunterFoundation pic.twitter.com/LNOD9ifTVN
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) March 19, 2019
During her speech, she also announced her non-profit organization, The Hunter Foundation, which provides resources for drug addiction, launched a 24-hour hotline. Supporters commended her for helping others.
Am proud of what she's doing, with the Hunter Foundation & choosing to live in a Sober House. Commendable!
— #BrittFit50🏋🏾#BIWOC #Advocacy #Equity #Inclusion (@brijh) March 19, 2019
@WendyWilliams may God continue to bless you with your success! You are so brave & thank you for sharing with us, your fans your truth! If anyone on twitter knows or has a loved one struggling with addiction please call The Hunter Foundation at 888-5HUNTER. Thank you & God Bless
— Lisa Brown or Lisa Lis (@sexycoonassgirl) March 19, 2019
Some fans said the announcement confused them. Williams’ emotional message did not explicitly state whether the television host was living at a sober house to seek treatment or to conduct research for her foundation.
So Wendy Williams just admitted she's been living in a sober house CURRENTLY related to her PAST addiction. #WendyWilliams #wendyshow
— Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) March 19, 2019
That was a vague, honest admission. pic.twitter.com/0Lm7aULxuB
Why is she living at the sober house? Is it for treatment or like is she just visiting to report on it? I'm confused 🙄 #WendyWilliams
— J. N. Owens (@JN_Owens) March 19, 2019
I’m confused so Wendy is living in a sober house why? She struggling with her addiction or research? #WendyWilliams pic.twitter.com/qLmlCkvhZs
— Tarrell Vazquez (@kingzden_) March 19, 2019
Is #WendyWilliams admitting she fell off the wagon?
— Cindy Dorell 🦅 (@cindorella) March 19, 2019
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