During a concert in Highland, California, Jessica Simpson celebrated her eight years of sobriety, reflecting on the painful journey she endured with alcoholism. The 45-year-old singer and fashion designer shared that she struggled with understanding her traumas and felt she was becoming someone she did not recognize. Simpson acknowledged that her drinking was not alleviating her pain but rather intensifying it, describing it as a crutch that ultimately failed her. She expressed pride in her progress and encouraged her audience to practice self-grace, stating, 'everything is gonna be okay if you just give it all away.' Simpson's path to sobriety began after a drunken Halloween incident in 2017, which she detailed in her memoir, 'Open Book.' She emphasized that her decision to confront her issues allowed her to pursue a life driven by faith rather than fear. Simpson is currently touring the U.S. and has released two EPs, 'Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1' and 'Pt. 2.'