"Psychologically, I was protecting myself, which is why I didn't do drugs and didn't drink. I had to stay in control. So I just kept searching, spiritually, for the answer."
"Ike Turner struggled heavily with substance abuse, including cocaine and alcohol, so it's no wonder Tina Turner forever associated those substances with violence and losing control."
Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, built her career through resilience and talent. Despite her fame, she largely avoided alcohol, a choice rooted in her abusive marriage to Ike Turner. Their partnership, while musically successful, was marred by physical and emotional abuse. In her memoir, Turner revealed that she abstained from drugs and alcohol to maintain control and protect herself. Her commitment to Buddhism ultimately helped her escape the toxic relationship after 16 years.
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