A former reality television personality has spoken candidly about his past struggles with substance abuse, identifying his greatest regret as the time it stole from his relationship with his teenage son.
In a recent podcast appearance, the individual stated that his life was once entirely consumed by addiction. “My whole world revolved around it,” he shared. “I wish it never happened, but it did. I can’t change the past, so I’m learning to live with it.” He described a period where he felt unable to function without drugs but noted that his sober life now feels like a more manageable “normal.”
A central theme of the discussion was his relationship with his son. He revealed he has been open with the teenager about the reasons for his past absence, though he acknowledged they haven’t yet delved into deeply detailed conversations. He expressed a commitment to answering any future questions his son might have about drugs or alcohol, but admitted he would be deeply disappointed to learn his son was experimenting with substances.
“All 16-year-olds might try things,” he said, “but it would definitely hurt me to find out.”
The child’s mother, who appeared alongside him, offered a perspective focused on growth and resilience. She emphasized that their son is now witnessing his father’s recovery firsthand. “He’s getting to see you overcome this, to be proud of yourself,” she said. “Those are tools he can carry with him when he faces his own challenges in life—knowing you can overcome something and grow from it.”
She strongly dismissed any suggestion that she should have severed the family connection during the height of the addiction struggles, calling such an idea unthinkable. “I would never do that to my child,” she stated. “You might sometimes need space, but you always have to leave the door open.”
Now engaged and having recently welcomed a new child, the father concluded with heartfelt praise for his teenage son, calling him “such a good kid.” While he expressed sorrow over the years lost, he ended on a note of determined optimism: “Better late than never for me.”
