‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Star Captain Sandy Yawn Celebrates 33 Years Of Sobriety!

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The reality star shared the major accomplishment with her fans on social media alongside a picture of herself looking healthy and happy.

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"It’s been 33 years clean for me," the captain wrote. "From jails, institutions, car crashes, motorcycle accidents, hospitals, bankruptcy, heart attack & cancer."

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I felt like a hopeless human being, always in trouble, people turning away from me because I was so destructive. The day finally came when I had my last drink and drug on August 29th 1989.

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— Captain Sandy

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The captain's openness helped another Bravo star with her own demons. ‘RHOC’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke revealed she reached out after she realized she wanted to get sober.

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“I knew Captain Sandy was sober," Braunwyn said. "We talked for an hour, during which time I told her what I was dealing with."

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‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Star Captain Sandy Yawn Celebrates 33 Years Of Sobriety!

Captain Sandy Yawn

The reality star shared the major accomplishment with her fans on social media alongside a picture of herself looking healthy and happy.

"It’s been 33 years clean for me," the captain wrote. "From jails, institutions, car crashes, motorcycle accidents, hospitals, bankruptcy, heart attack & cancer."

I felt like a hopeless human being, always in trouble, people turning away from me because I was so destructive. The day finally came when I had my last drink and drug on August 29th 1989.

— Captain Sandy

"My life today is beyond my wildest dreams. If you're suffering from addiction and want help, call the hotline and ask for help. 1-855-290-0468. God speed to you all."

The captain's openness helped another Bravo star with her own demons. ‘RHOC’ star Braunwyn Windham-Burke revealed she reached out after she realized she wanted to get sober.

“I knew Captain Sandy was sober," Braunwyn said. "We talked for an hour, during which time I told her what I was dealing with."

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