Sharon Osbourne Opens Up About Past Suicide Attempt

CONTENT WARNING: This article features heavy topics, such as suicide. 

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Sharon Osbourne has opened up about her past struggles. 

Back in 2016, after she learned about husband Ozzy Osbourne's four-year-long affair with hairdresser Michelle Pugh, Sharon said she attempted suicide.

"He always had groupies and I was so used to that. But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work...it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took, I don't know how many pills."

Sharon shares three children with Ozzy; Aimee (40), Kelly (39), and Jack. 

"I just thought, 'My kids are older, they are fine and can take care of themselves.' So I took an overdose and locked myself in the bedroom. The maid tried to come in to clean the room and saw me."

In 2016, following Ozzy's affair, the couple briefly split. At the time, Ozzy opened up about being a sex addict. 

"He's been an outpatient for sex addiction for the last three months," Sharon said. "And after the tour—he's starting his summer tour with Black Sabbath—after the tour he goes into in patient for three months. He's working at it. It's hard because it affects the whole family. And it's quite embarrassing to talk about."

"I've done some pretty outrageous things in my life. I regret cheating on my wife. I don't do it anymore. I got my reality check and I'm lucky she didn't leave me. I'm not proud of that. I was pissed off with myself. But I broke her heart," Ozzy said.

Sharon revealed that over the years, she's managed to pick up the pieces. 

"No relationship is easy and you have to work at it. You get your ugly times, your bad times and your horrific times. But if you love each other enough, you'll work through."

She said they key is accepting your partner for who they are.

"They'll never be what you want them to be. There are good and there are bad parts. If you love them enough, you'll accept it and realize that you can't change it."