Jamie Campbell Bower shared a powerful message with fans about his sobriety.
The Stranger Things star shared a series of tweets today (July 27) reflecting on his journey with sobriety.
Bower shared, “12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most,” he continued, “It got so bad that eventually, I ended up in a hospital for mental health. I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober.”
While the star was thankful for where he is at he owned up to the mistakes he made in the past and shared how he has grown from them. He candidly wrote, “For anyone who wakes up thinking ‘oh god not again’ I promise you there’s a way. I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. I’m so grateful to be. Remember, we are all works in progress.”
12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most. It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health. I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. I have made many mistakes in my life
— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) July 27, 2022
Since becoming sober, Bower has been very open and willing to help others with addiction and sobriety. The 33-year-old even shared some of his struggles through music. His vulnerable song, “Addiction,” which he wrote for his band Counterfeit, highlights these struggles.
In 2019, Bower spoke to Upset Magazine about connecting to those fans who are dealing with the same problems. He told the outlet, “I’ve always tried to be open and honest…,” sharing, “…if I ever meet somebody and they want to talk about addiction or depression, they’re talking to somebody who understands what those things are, and the depths that those places can take you too, the places they can take you with yourself.”
Now having a wider audience due to season 4 of Stranger Things, Bower continues to use his platform to advocate for mental health and the journey to sobriety.
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