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Jax Taylor Reflects on Sobriety, Trauma, and Conservative Upbringing

The former reality star opens up about his 83 days of sobriety, unresolved personal issues, and how his past shaped his struggles with addiction and relationships.

  • Jax Taylor revealed he has been sober for 83 days, marking the longest period of sobriety in his life from alcohol and cocaine use.
  • He admitted to using drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms to mask deeper unresolved trauma and personal issues.
  • Taylor shared that his substance abuse issues worsened during his separation and divorce from Brittany Cartwright in 2024, leading to a stint in rehab.
  • Cartwright expressed skepticism about Taylor's recovery, citing ongoing concerning behaviors and minimal efforts in treatment.
  • Taylor also reflected on his conservative upbringing in Michigan, describing himself as a 'late bloomer' who lost his virginity at 19 and questioning whether he might have a sex addiction.
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