'If anyone sees you – you will be buried': Husband's words prompted Edita Mildažytė's life changes

Lithuanian journalist and television personality Edita Mildažytė has spoken candidly about a past driving under the influence (DUI) incident, framing it as a crucial life lesson that led to significant personal and professional shifts. Appearing on the podcast "Pasikalbėkim," Mildažytė reflected on the challenges she faced after being caught driving while intoxicated.

While acknowledging the seriousness of the offense, Mildažytė expressed that the incident itself was not the sole catalyst for upheaval. Instead, she emphasized that the decisions she made in its aftermath were what truly reshaped her life. She recounted how the public reaction, particularly the "malice" from some colleagues, surprised her more than the condemnation.

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If anyone sees you – you will be buried.

"I was only surprised by one thing – the malice of colleagues," she stated. "There were many who, so to speak, skated on that hype, and caught it in every way, saying that they were a little uncomfortable, but they would still use it. Well, on the other hand, it's very human. Maybe there's nothing to be surprised about."

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I was only surprised by one thing – the malice of colleagues. There were many who, so to speak, skated on that hype, and caught it in every way, saying that they were a little uncomfortable, but they would still use it. Well, on the other hand, it's very human. Maybe there's nothing to be surprised about.

The most profound change, however, stemmed from a conversation with her husband. He issued a stark warning: if she were ever seen with a glass of wine, even non-alcoholic, her public image would be ruined. This ultimatum prompted Mildažytė to make a life-altering decision. "From that day on, I haven't consumed alcohol and now I don't miss it at all, I forget about it," she shared. "I'm completely satisfied with that. I can always drive, I always have the opportunity to do what I want, there are no restrictions and no time planning based on the fact that you might drink wine or something at a party and won't be able to..."

Mildažytė even humorously recalled considering drastic career changes, such as frying cutlets at a market, but ultimately decided she would do it best in Vilnius. Her reflections highlight a journey of accountability, personal growth, and a commitment to a new path, free from the constraints of her past mistake.

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From that day on, I haven't consumed alcohol and now I don't miss it at all, I forget about it. I'm completely satisfied with that. I can always drive, I always have the opportunity to do what I want, there are no restrictions and no time planning based on the fact that you might drink wine or something at a party and won't be able to...