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Patricia Heaton Marks 10 Years Sober

8/18/2026

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  • Patricia Heaton decided to become sober ten years ago.
  • She said the COVID-19 pandemic left her children away from home and without work, causing her to question how to spend her days.
  • Heaton explained her alcohol use grew gradually, noting she once finished an entire bottle of wine alone while watching TV.