Whitney Houston's death made Mary J. Blige quit alcohol.
The 'Be
Without You' songstress says her close pal's death in February 2012 had such a
profound effect on her she began contemplating her own mortality and gave up
drinking in a bid to boost her health.
She said:
''I was at her funeral [and] being that close to someone you loved so dearly,
in a coffin, it freaked me out. It made me realise the importance of my own
life
.
''I
didn't stop overnight, it was a process. I feel great right now. I have more
clarity, more focus, more patience. And I lost weight. When you stop drinking
it flies off!''
The
42-year-old star will even abstain from toasting her 10-year anniversary with
husband Kendu Isaacs with a
glass of champagne next year.
She told
The Guardian newspaper: ''I'll have a glass of ginger ale. Ginger ale and Diet
Coke are my drinks.''
The 'No
More Drama' hitmaker, who was hit with a $3.4 million tax lien earlier this
year, says there are always obstacles in life, but she has learned to deal with
whatever may come her way.
She
explained: ''There's always drama, but you have to learn to navigate your way
through it. Life is full of trials and tribulations, but I know now how to get
out of it. You have to make a decision to say 'no more'.''
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