United Kingdom, Nov. 1 -- Jessica Simpson believes alcohol "silenced [her] intuition".

The 45-year-old star has taken to social media to celebrate eight years of sobriety, with Jessica explaining how it has transformed her life.

The blonde beauty - who has also enjoyed significant success as a fashion designer - wrote on Instagram: "8 years ago today I made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing.

"Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of Gods purpose for my life. Alcohol silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency.

"Today I am clear. Today I am driven by faith.

"Both fear and faith are something tha...