Dave Coulier shares being sober for two years with graphic photo
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
dave coulier
Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

Dave Coulier shared that he’s been sober for two years with a graphic photo of his rock bottom moment

Dave Coulier got serious on Friday in sharing a horrific photo of himself taken before he made the decision to get sober two years ago.

Full House jokester Dave Coulier got uncharacteristically serious on Friday, by sharing a horrific photo of himself taken before he made the decision to get sober two years ago.

Recommended Videos

The 62-year-old started off the Instagram post by candidly admitting: “I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic.”

“I’ve been alcohol-free since January 1, 2020,” he wrote. “When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. In this picture, I was the one who fell down. Not because I was playing hockey or doing the things I love — like chopping wood or doing construction, golfing, fishing or flying airplanes. I was hammered and fell, going up some stairs made of stone.”

He continued, adding that no one loved having “beers with the boys” more than him, and as a result, he was always the last man standing. However, those long hours of drinking came at a price, and they were generally followed by “two days of feeling like a bowl of dog mess.”

“I loved booze, but it didn’t love me back,” Coulier lamented. “I decided to make a decision for my own well-being, my family and for those around me who I love so dearly.”

He added that though the mental and physical withdrawal were challenging, he was grateful for support from his wife Melissa and friends who had already made the journey.

“The psychological and physical transformation has been amazing. The sky is more blue, my heart is no longer closed, and I enjoy making people laugh until they fall down more than ever before,” he concluded, thanking his wife for being by his side.

The photo is difficult to look at, but rock bottom moments usually are — presuming that’s what his accident was.

His Full House co-star Scott Weinger, who played DJ’s boyfriend Steve, responded with three enthusiastic hand-clap emojis and a red heart, while Bob Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo simply wrote: “Love you Dave.” Candace Cameron Bure likewise commented, “Love you and always proud of you.”

Coming clean can be nearly as difficult as getting clean, so this must have been a tough thing for Coulier to go public with. We wish the best of luck to Dave on his journey and hope the sky stays blue and his heart open.


We Got This Covered is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Stacey Ritzen
Stacey Ritzen
Stacey Ritzen is a Philadelphia-based reporter with 15 years of experience covering pop culture, entertainment, web culture, and news. She has previously worked for outlets including Uproxx, Pajiba, Daily Dot, and more.