Cheryl Burke marks seven years of sobriety with raw confession

Cheryl Burke is celebrating her seven years of sobriety on her social media with a touching post.

The Dancing With The Stars pro took to her Instagram account to mark the milestone, sharing that she has gained "Presence. Peace. Self-respect" in her sobriety journey.

"7 years ago, I thought sobriety would mean losing everything. The fun. The freedom. The fearless version of me I thought, only showed up after a drink," she began sharing several snaps throughout her journey.

Cheryl went on to say, "But what I didn’t realize back then… Was that the escape I craved was really from myself. And the girl I ran from? She was the one waiting to save me.I used to believe alcohol gave me confidence, connection, and control. Turns out, it stole those things quietly — day by day — until I couldn’t recognize my own reflection."

"Today, I no longer chase chaos dressed as fun. I no longer tolerate connections that require me to abandon myself. And I no longer mistake numbness for peace. What I thought I’d miss in sobriety? Was never real to begin with. I’ve gained… Presence. Peace. Self-respect," she noted.

"And a relationship with my Higher Power that reminds me I was never walking alone — not even in my darkest moments," she added, while concluding her caption, stating, "Here’s to 7 years sober. Here’s to choosing clarity, wholeness, and me. One day, one hour, one minute at a time."