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Lady A’s Charles Kelley<\/a> is giving people a look at just how far he’s come in his sobriety journey.<\/p>\n The singer, 44, shared a before-and-after photo<\/a> with his wife, Cassie McConnell Kelley, on Instagram Monday (Aug. 31), pairing a recent photo of the couple with an older picture from when he was in active addiction.<\/p>\n Charles’ post prompted messages of support from several other country stars, while he reflected on how much his life has changed since he stopped drinking.<\/p>\n In the newer photo, Charles and Cassie smile in sunglasses while spending time on the water. He then directs people to swipe to see the older image.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/b><\/em>These Country Stars Are Better Because They Got Sober<\/a><\/p>\n “My best filter is just…not drinking,” Charles wrote in the caption. “Swipe to see my before my wife asked me if I ever look at a photo of myself before I was sober and think ‘who is that guy?’ This is the one.”<\/p>\n Charles says the difference is about much more than looking healthier.<\/p>\n “I could go on about the many blessings that have come from putting it down way more than looking healthier, but it’s a nice reminder of a place I don’t wanna go back to,” he wrote.<\/p>\n Several country artists offered their support in the comments. Ruston Kelly<\/a> called the photo “a good reminder,” while Shane McAnally<\/a> thanked Charles for sharing it. Russell Dickerson<\/a> also left a muscle emoji in support.<\/p>\n Charles has previously been open about how his alcohol addiction affected his life and the role his wife played in his recovery.\u00a0Charles and Cassie married in 2009.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/em>\u00a0<\/b>Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Wife Cassie Welcome Their Second Child<\/a><\/p>\nSobriety Before-and-After<\/h3>\n
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