Summary

• Kortni Gilson, known as "Krazy Kortni" on Floribama Shore, has made impressive progress in her personal life after leaving the show.
• Following her exit from the show, Kortni sought help for trauma and addiction, documenting her journey on Instagram to inspire others.
• Despite her past struggles, Kortni celebrates three years of sobriety, focusing on self-care, fitness, and embracing a new chapter in life.

successor to the iconic reality show Jersey Shore. Floribama Shore followed the lives of eight cast , all in their twenties, living together on the Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Kortni made her reality TV debut on the show and quickly became popular due to her dramatic antics, which earned her the nickname "Krazy Kortni." During Floribama Shore season 2, MTV canceled Floribama Shore after season 4.

Kortni Gilson Is A Mental Health & Body Fitness Advocate

She Embraces Whole Body Wellness

After leaving Floribama Shore, Kortni sought help to deal with her trauma and addiction. Besides sitting with Dr Drew to recount the story of her being sexually assaulted and bottling up past trauma, Kortni took an active step, seeking professional help. Kortni documents her journey on Instagram regularly, sharing the progress she has made and putting her traumatic experiences and addictions behind her.

Kortni shares her vulnerability and personal stories to help followers who are living with similar issues. Online, people can find kindred spirits who help them to stay strong. Anyone who needs solace should reach out to of an online or offline community, or talk to their doctor.

In addition, Kortni has also lost a ton of weight since she was on Floribama Shore. Kortni's dedication to living a healthier lifestyle made her a fitness lover, and she regularly shares clips of herself in the gym on Instagram. She also uses the opportunity to encourage followers who wish to take fitness seriously by sharing before-and-after pictures of herself to show the enormous progress she has made since embarking on her fitness quest.

Kortni Gilson Celebrated Three Years Of Sobriety

She's Doing Very Well

On July 1, 2023, Kortni took to her Instagram page to celebrate three years of being sober after using Xanax, and two years of sobriety after abusing alcohol. Kortni, who left Floribama Shore after having a breakdown, immediately made changes to her life after her exit from the show. In a post a year earlier, which celebrated her sobriety, Kortni wrote,

"I had a mental breakdown while filming Floribama, which catapulted me into my healing journey. It was the day I decided to stop taking pills and get the help I knew I needed."

Kortni has been very open about her sobriety journey with her followers on Instagram, as she regularly shares updates with the fans who have shown her incredible throughout. Kortni seems to be enjoying life and looks like a different person, compared to the dramatic star fans saw on the show. Hopefully, the Floribama Shore alum will continue making considerable strides in her quest for sobriety.

Kortni Gilson Got New Tattoos

She Enjoys Getting Inked

Kortni loves getting inked. A tattoo can be a form of self-expression that is very symbolic. She chose a butterfly. She may feel that she's been through a similar metamorphosis. Does she feel like a caterpillar who's turned into a butterfly? Maybe so - and she has every right to think of herself that way.

Besides Kortni's sobriety journey, the Floribama Shore alum has also not been shy about showing off her love of tattoos to fans on Instagram. Kortni has about six tattoos on her left arm alone, each with a different personal meaning and message. Kortni has the words "feel," "divine feminine," "222," "Corinthians 6:14," "Keep Your Heart Open," and a cluster of stars tattooed on her left arm.

On January 11, 2024, Kortni decided to add more tattoos to her left arm. She got three images of butterflies and a flower tattooed on her arm. She subsequently showed off to her followers on Instagram.

Kortni Is Defiant On Instagram

She's Enjoying Her Life But Acknowledging Her Infamy

Kortni came off like a villain sometimes on the show, and she knows that, but she doesn't feel the need to explain herself to every Tom, Dick and Harry. She has better things to do, such as enjoying motorcycle rides, working on her fitness and spending time with her dog. In the Instagram post shown above, she wrote:

It’s not my job to convince the internet that Ive changed. But I can show you the glimpse of me that would be proud that I have. 🫶🏼

Kortni is showing the world that a person can battle addiction and win. It's so hard to do, but it can be done. Also, a person doesn't need to lose their playful and adventurous spirit because they aren't using alcohol and substances. She's clean and Kortni's happier now - she still takes chances with life. In the clip above, she frolics with a friend, goes to the gym, sees a horse in the park, rides a motorbike, and shows off her style and fitness.

While reality fame may be behind her, that could be a good thing. That type of notoriety can be very hard on people. Some handle it better than others. Those who are prone to anxiety may turn to addictive substances in order to feel better. This can be very detrimental. While Kortni says she doesn't need to explain how she's changed, she still wants everyone to know that she has. So, some part of her is obviously caring what people think. Hopefully, she doesn't care too much.

Despite Kortni's colossal progress, Floribama Shore fans sadly won't get to see her back on the screens anytime soon. She is exploring life and wellness, though, and fans can follow along on Instagram. For example, she touting the benefits of IV therapy. She's worked hard to find activities that are truly healthy. This sensitive Cancer woman used to self-medicate with harmful things. Now, she's finding activities and therapies that give her a natural high. She's come such a long way.

Sources: Kortni Gilson/Instagram, Kortni Gilson/Instagram