Lindsey Downs has been part of Love After Lockup and Life After Lockup with three companions.
Her story started with Scott, who she met whereas in jail. He moved his life to Mississippi and promised her the world, nevertheless it all got here crashing down when she was launched. It wasn’t what he promised, and Lindsey didn’t know the best way to combine into the true world within the state of affairs she was dwelling in.
When her stint on Love After Lockup started airing, she was already again in jail. Then, Lindsey had a pal attain out to Daonte, and the 2 turned associates, which became a long-distance courting state of affairs. She moved in with Blaine when she was launched from jail, and whereas she was nonetheless with Daonte, issues weren’t the identical. That was her first season on Life After Lockup.
Flash ahead to the current day, and Lindsey is in a relationship with Blaine. They filmed the latest season of Life After Lockup, sharing the ups and downs of their relationship with the world.
It hasn’t been a straightforward street for Lindsey, however she has a optimistic outlook for the longer term, and her relationship together with her daughter, Miley, is extra steady than ever.
Lindsey spoke with Monsters and Critics about her time on the present and what sober life seems like for her now.
Lindsey Downs talks about how she received solid for Love After Lockup
Being a part of Love After Lockup is a singular expertise, one thing Lindsey Downs is aware of all about.
She revealed that Scott was the one who utilized for the present, and whereas she was apprehensive at first, he talked her into it.
Lindsey mentioned, “Scott utilized for us to be on the present. I used to be very uncertain about it at first, however he thought it might be a singular expertise, and I’ve to say, he was proper (for as soon as)! Being part of Love After Lockup is such a tremendous journey, and I’ve had numerous enjoyable with it!”
Whereas their relationship fell aside when she was launched and moved into the house he bought, it doesn’t appear that Lindsey was postpone by the expertise of being on actuality TV due to it.
The Life After Lockup star additionally elaborated on how she received into contact with Daonte whereas in jail.
She revealed, “I used to be again in jail by the point my season began airing, so I had by no means gotten to expertise what it was wish to be on the present so far as social media and dwell tweeting and such. I reached out to Daonte on Instagram (nicely, a pal did it for me from my account) after seeing his first business just because I believed he was scorching (I imagine they confirmed a quick clip of him shirtless), and I wished to attach with another person from the present. For the primary few months, we had been solely associates, and it simply grew from there!”
Following that launch, that’s when she ended up with Blaine. Their friendship became extra, and whereas they’re nonetheless working via communication points, Blaine and Lindsey stay collectively.
She mentioned, “I’m actually studying to be in a relationship for the primary time. Though Daonte and I dated, it was all long-distance. Being with Blaine day in and day trip and having a extra typical relationship has been a HUGE adjustment for me, however completely value it! We face numerous frequent issues like communication points and disagreements over cash, however we’re working via them (because of remedy).”
The communication points are nonetheless there, although. When requested whether or not they’re higher, Lindsey mentioned, “I’d say higher, however just some. It’s a sluggish course of. Blaine and I are inclined to go from intense highs to excessive lows, which could be emotionally exhausting. I can say issues are good as of now! Tomorrow, nevertheless, is one other story utterly!”
Lindsey Downs reveals how she is staying sober and what’s helped her get there
Watching Lindsey Downs on this season of Life After Lockup in comparison with her time on Love After Lockup is like watching two totally different individuals. Her sobriety is a precedence, and her relationship together with her daughter has improved since she determined to higher herself and dwell a straight life.
When requested about how she retains strolling her sobriety journey, Lindsey replied, “Church, remedy, and a robust assist system. For me, I didn’t go in search of new “individuals, locations, and issues” however after I began making actual modifications, I started to draw wholesome individuals into my life. Most of my present associates I really met via church or habit assist teams! Mix being surrounded by supportive individuals with intensive remedy, and BAM! You may have restoration! I ignored my psychological well being prior to now, and it all the time has led to relapse, so now I’m energetic in psychological well being remedy, habit specialised remedy, and a few wonderful assist teams, and I’ve by no means felt so stable in my sobriety!”
As for her relationship with Miley, Lindsey praised her daughter, saying, “My relationship with Mylie is healthier than I ever imagined it might be in such a short while. Children are resilient, and my daughter flourished beneath my mom’s care. She has been very forgiving about my time in jail and doesn’t maintain a grudge. Though I do know I can by no means make up for the time I misplaced together with her, I’m very targeted on my relationship together with her now and sooner or later. Additionally- household remedy has been wonderful for us (I’m in A LOT of remedy!)!”
Like with any actuality TV program, some individuals suppose they know extra about somebody than they do. That’s the case with Lindsey as nicely. When requested whether or not there have been misconceptions she wished to clear up, the WEtv character revealed there have been so many who she didn’t know the place to start. It’s an sincere reply, as there have been so many ups and downs highlighted that managing the details versus fiction could possibly be a endless job for her.
Lindsey was requested about recommendation she’d give somebody struggling as she did, providing up, “ASK FOR HELP! I attempted to get sober by myself on 4 separate events and by no means succeeded in making it previous the fourth day. Every time, I broke on day 4. It was discouraging and TOTALLY AVOIDABLE! There are alternatives obtainable and individuals who need to assist! Anybody fighting an habit or psychological well being dysfunction can attain out to the SAMHSA’s nationwide hotline by calling 1-800-662-4357 (también en español!) anytime, day or night time! Even if you happen to aren’t able to stop, give them a name simply to listen to about your choices, you by no means know!”
Life After Lockup is at present on hiatus.
