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

<p>What happens when you lose your sight, lose yourself, and somehow find your way back? </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Alex's unexplained sight loss and the years-long search for answers</li><li>How "medicinal" numbing spiraled into full addiction</li><li>The driveway conversation with his son that changed his life</li><li>Why going public about his recovery took the power back</li><li>The link between shame and healing<p></p></li></ul><p>Connect with Alex and Claritee Circle: </p><p> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.clariteegroup.co.uk" target="_blank">www.clariteegroup.co.uk</a></p><p> www.claritee-group.cirlce.so</p><p></p><p>Connect with Erica + ShameOver:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/ShameOver/p/selftember-gy3shl2c" target="_blank"> Join Self*tember now</a></p><p> Take the <i>What Type of Drinker Are You? </i>Quiz here: </p><p> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shameover.me/quiz" target="_blank">https://shameover.me/quiz</a></p><p></p><p>This episode is #1 of a 3-Part Series.</p><p></p><p>As always, today's conversation is educational in nature and should not replace individualized medical advice from your healthcare provider.</p>