Actor Cheyenne Jackson, known for his roles in “American Horror Story” and Broadway productions, recently shared his relapse after 10 years of sobriety in an emotional Instagram post. In the post, Jackson expressed feeling “vulnerable” and ashamed to share his relapse but felt that it could help someone else.
Despite his success in sobriety for the past decade, Jackson realized that he had “taken his eye off the ball” and had stopped doing what he needed to do to maintain his personal integrity. He admitted to burying his shame, fearing disappointment from those who looked up to him as a sober person.
While Jackson could have blamed his relapse on various external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of the world, mass shootings, a divided nation, and the death of his co-star Leslie Jordan, he recognized that the truth was that he thought he had it all handled.
The actor shared that he is a work in progress and thanked his support system, including Jamie Lee Curtis and many others, for being there for him. In a follow-up video, Jackson expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support he received and realized that he needed people and support in his sobriety journey.
Jackson’s relapse and subsequent message of hope and perseverance can serve as a reminder that sobriety is not a linear path and that it’s okay to ask for help and support when needed, even for those who have been sober for a long time.
