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 answers
• How "medicinal" numbing spiraled into full addiction
• The driveway conversation with his son that changed his life
• Why going public about his recovery took the power back
• The link between shame and healing

Connect with Alex and Claritee Circle:

www.clariteegroup.co.uk

www.claritee-group.cirlce.so

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This 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.