Molly-Mae Hague, the popular Love Island star, recently opened up about her personal struggles with alcohol, 

revealing that her relationship with the substance was deeply impacted by her parents’ divorce. 

In her 2022 memoir *Becoming Molly-Mae*, the 25-year-old candidly shared her experiences from the challenging period following the separation of her parents, 

which began when she was just 14 years old.

The breakdown of her parents’ marriage was a difficult time for Molly, and she described the first year after their divorce as “really, really hard.” 

Her mother, Debbie Gordon, struggled significantly with the emotional fallout and turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism. 

Molly-Mae recalled how her mother began frequenting bars and using dating websites, trying to reclaim some sense of her lost youth. This tumultuous time left a lasting mark on Molly’s own views on drinking.

In her memoir, Molly-Mae explains that seeing her mother’s struggle with alcohol helped shape her own aversion to drinking. “I associate these difficult times after my parents’ divorce with alcohol being involved and my mum drinking too much,” she wrote. Molly-Mae’s discomfort with alcohol, stemming from her mother’s behavior, led her to avoid drinking as much as possible. While not entirely teetotal, she admitted to rarely drinking and said she feels anxiety around alcohol because of its effects on those close to her.

This theme of alcohol-induced anxiety also appeared in her relationship with former fiancé Tommy Fury. The couple, who were once the stars of *Love Island* and later got engaged in 2023, faced numerous arguments over Tommy’s drinking habits. Molly-Mae disclosed that their biggest rows often stemmed from Tommy’s occasional boozy nights out. She revealed that despite his drinking being infrequent, she struggled with the anxiety it triggered in her, as she had witnessed the negative effects of alcohol on people she loved. “I do have this anxiety around alcohol and the things I’ve seen it do to the people around me,” she wrote.

Tommy, who recently discussed his own alcohol dependency in an emotional interview, admitted that his drinking problem had played a role in the couple’s breakup in August 2024. His alcohol use had escalated after a boxing injury, which led to reconstructive surgery in early 2024. The injury took a toll on his mental health, and as his physical training became limited, he turned to alcohol as a form of escapism. Tommy explained that he had become “addicted” to drinking and could no longer be the partner he wanted to be. He acknowledged that alcohol became a way for him to cope with the frustrations of his recovery, but it eventually hurt his relationship with Molly-Mae.

Despite their split, Tommy emphasized that the rumors about infidelity were false, maintaining that his drinking—not cheating—was the root cause of their breakup. He also reflected on how alcohol became a destructive cycle for him, initially providing temporary relief but ultimately leading to greater despair.

For Molly-Mae, the experience of dealing with her mother’s struggles with alcohol and her own tensions in her relationship with Tommy has led to a clear stance on the substance. She believes that alcohol does not add value to any situation and that it can be more damaging than helpful.

Despite the challenges, Molly-Mae and her mother have since developed a closer bond, with things having “calmed down” over time. However, the impact of these past experiences continues to shape Molly-Mae’s perspective on alcohol and her personal boundaries. The toll of these personal struggles was also evident in her relationship with Tommy, where their differing views on drinking led to emotional clashes.

The breakup of Molly-Mae and Tommy, along with the pressures surrounding their personal lives, has played out in the public eye, with fans speculating on the reasons behind their split. Amid rumors that their separation might have been a publicity stunt, the couple has continued to face intense media scrutiny. Their emotional journey, including the challenges they faced with alcohol, will be featured in Molly-Mae’s upcoming documentary *Behind It All*, which is set to explore their relationship and breakup in detail. As Molly-Mae embarks on a publicity tour for the documentary, there are hints that the couple’s relationship may take a new turn, with their potential reunion becoming a central storyline in the upcoming episodes.

Molly-Mae’s openness about her struggles with alcohol, particularly in relation to her parents’ divorce and her past relationship, highlights the long-lasting impact that family dynamics and personal challenges can have on an individual’s relationship with substances.

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