Tom Sandoval and Jax Taylor.
Charles Sykes/BravoTom Sandov was “a little conscious” companion Vanderpump rules student Jax Taylor He had been struggling with cocaine addiction and thinks he is “incredible” to take steps to get the help he needs.
“I mean, I think it’s amazing,” said Sandoval, 42, the Episode Wednesday 5 March Look at what happens live with Andy Cohen. “I am so proud of him, I think he is so impressive. He seems to have really been working on himself. Seriously. For this time.”
Sandoval also said that it was “a bit aware” of Taylor’s “problems”, as the couple cost a Bravo series for years together, saying -to the host Andy Cohen“I mean, I’ve been around it over the years.”
When Cohen, 56, asked if “the cast was aware” of Taylor’s struggles, Sandoval replied, “Yes.”
Taylor, 45, announced On Tuesday, March 4, episode of Alex Baskin“S” Hot Mic ” podcast That is “addict”.
“I have substance problems, mainly with cocaine. It is difficult to say aloud,” he said. “I have been dealing with this one since 23 years and now I am 45 years old. There were times when I would stop doing it, but then there were times when I would be heavy.”
Taylor, who debuted in Bravo Vanderpump rules In 2013, he acknowledged that fans had suspected their problems over the years. “(They) could say that I was in something. Obviously production and (others) people did not know what I did, “he said.” Everything I did was on my own, but I was on this train and I couldn’t go down. “
Taylor recently said that he cut alcohol to help keep it clean of cocaine. “People ask you,” Do you also have an alcohol problem? “I don’t think he has an alcohol problem, but they both go hand in hand,” Taylor said. “I can’t do cocaine without drinking. So I just gave up both. I am proud to say that I have 83 sober days now, which is the longest that I have spent in my life without either. “”
Jax Taylor is clean to combat cocaine addiction for two decades. During Tuesday, March 4, Alex Baskin’s “Hot Mic” podcast episode, Taylor, 45, announced “I am an addict.” “I have substance problems, mainly with cocaine. It is difficult to say aloud,” he began. “I have been treating this and (…)
Lala Kentwho starred in Taylor and his strange wife, Brittany Cartwrightenvelope Vanderpump rules For almost five years, expressed his support to him Tuesday.
“This is not easy to admit,” Kent, 34, said during a Amazon Live. “This will be his journey and his journey only, and he should be the only one to talk about because none of us know what happened in his life.”
Kent, who also fought with addiction, said he had the hope that Taylor’s quality of life would take a better turn.
“Now that Jax has come out talking about his addiction, it’s a very, very delicate topic,” he said. “Sobrity for someone, is not a size that fits everyone. Everyone has a different level of addiction, but addiction is addiction.”
Jax Taylor is supported by Tom Sandoval as he browses for his Brittany Cartwright divorce. “In fact, Tom Sandoval has contacted me more than anyone, and I know that people will be shocked for this,” said Taylor, 45, on Thursday, October 3, episode of his “When Reality When Realing” podcast. “I have been (…)
Kent also expressed his support for 36 -year -old Cartwright, who shares his 3 -year -old son with Taylor.
“Britain is one of my most beloved friends. I know a lot, “Kent said.” I don’t know what will be shown in his new season of The valley. What I know is that I am very close to her and anything we have discussed, this is her story to share. “”
After the appearance of the Taylor podcast, Cartwright directed Taylor’s revelations through his Instagram story.
“Unfortunately, his addiction has made irreparable damage to my son and me,” he wrote on Tuesday. “I’ve spent years trying to help him. I wish more than anyone who could say the proud I am of him today, but he would lie. Their actions will speak for themselves. “
Kent, however, desired Taylor “nothing but the best of his sobriety” and added: “I went to a really great meeting last night that was very necessary and then Scan ((Shay) sent me a text message on Jax. Your heart feels broken, but there is so much hope in sobriety. This is what I feel for him. Very, very hopeful and excited to see what its future is if it chooses this path. Absolutely amazing. “”
If you or someone you know is struggling with the abuse of substances, please contact the administration of service abuse and mental health services (Samhsa) National aid at 1-800-662-Help (4357).