From Rock Bottom to Recovery: An Alcohol Addiction Story of Sight Loss, Sobriety & Second Chances

What happens when you lose your sight, lose yourself, and somehow find your way back? In this episode of ShameOver, Erica sits down with Alex Clapp, founder of Claritee Circle, for a raw and honest conversation about his journey from sudden, unexplained vision loss to full-blown addiction — alcohol, drugs, and a rock bottom he never saw coming.Alex opens up about what it felt like to believe everyone would be better off without him, the moment his 17-year-old son changed everything with one sentence, and why choosing to be publicly vulnerable about his recovery became the most empowering decision he ever made.This is a conversation about shame, about second chances, and about what it really means to be brave enough to tell the truth — to yourself and everyone else.In this episode:Alex's unexplained sight loss and the years-long search for answersHow "medicinal" numbing spiraled into full addictionThe driveway conversation with his son that changed his lifeWhy going public about his recovery took the power backThe link between shame and healingConnect with Alex and Claritee Circle:  www.clariteegroup.co.uk www.claritee-group.cirlce.soConnect with Erica + ShameOver: Join Self*tember now Take the What Type of Drinker Are You? Quiz here: https://shameover.me/quizThis episode is #1 of a 3-Part Series.As always, today's conversation is educational in nature and should not replace individualized medical advice from your healthcare provider.