Jessica Simpson addresses her past alcohol abuse during a concert in California, reflecting on how she has stayed sober and how sobriety has changed her life. In comments shared with fans at the show, she says she feels proud of herself for celebrating each day she feels “alive” in her body. Simpson describes drinking as something that did not numb her pain, adding that it instead contributed to more problems. She also characterizes alcohol as a “crutch” that was not working, suggesting it failed to help her cope and ultimately worsened her situation. The remarks are presented as part of her onstage conversation with the audience rather than a formal interview. Both accounts describe the same core message: Simpson publicly discusses her sobriety, frames alcohol as harmful to her well-being, and emphasizes the value she places on each day she remains sober following her recovery journey.