“Vanderpump Rules” alum Jax Taylor just celebrated a major milestone in his sobriety journey. On Instagram, the father of one opened up about what the last several months of his life have looked like since admitting himself into a recovery facility. While part of his journey was showcased on Bravo’s “The Valley,” Taylor is giving fans a glimpse into his life since departing the show in 2025.
On Instagram, Taylor shared a carousel of images of himself at a 5K run for a program called “Recovery Through Repetition.”
He captioned the post, “Late last summer, I checked myself back into treatment for 90 days to focus on my recovery and mental health.”
Taylor went on to say that he returned to the program in May 2026 as an alumnus in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Speaking about his sobriety journey, the outspoken reality star added, “This journey hasn’t been easy…but it’s been worth it, and I’m very grateful to be celebrating 1.5 years sober this week.”
Jax Taylor Admitted To Being ‘An Addict’ During A Candid Interview Ahead Of Season 2 Of ‘The Valley’
In March 2025, Taylor admitted to being “an addict” while discussing his decades-long cocaine use on Bravo’s “Hot Mic” podcast.
“I have substance issues—primarily with cocaine. It’s hard to say out loud,” he said before revealing he’s been using “since I was 23 and now I’m 45.”
Taylor explained that he had an up-and-down relationship with the substance, saying there were many times “where I’d go heavy on it.”
“I’ve never said this in my life,” he said. “So, to come out and say that I have an addiction [and] that I have a sickness that I have to work on the rest of my life is a really big deal for me.”
Jax Taylor Said Drugs Helped Him ‘Mask’ The Issues He Was Dealing With In His Life
According to a previous report from The Blast, Taylor opened up about one of the primary reasons he used drugs.
“I will say drugs and alcohol are not the problem,” he said. “The problem was I just didn’t address my mental health at all and used drugs and alcohol [to] mask it.”
Taylor said that using drugs allowed him a way to find an escape from the pressures of his everyday life and issues, such as his divorce from his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright.
“It’s just so overwhelming, so drinking and substances just helped,” he said.
Other Reality Stars Post In Support Of Mental Health Awareness Month
Taylor isn’t the only public figure using his platform to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness month.
“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul shared an AI-generated picture of herself on her Instagram account on May 6.
The photo showed a flawed Paul looking into the mirror, only to see a put-together version of herself.
“It’s mental health awareness month. I’ve had to be humbled to learn some experiences need to be lived through to understand. Which category should we start with?” she captioned the post.
While the post received a bit of backlash, one of her co-stars, Jessi Draper, offered her support, commenting, “This 100%.”
A ‘Jersey Shore’ OG Shared His Thoughts On Mental Health Awareness Month
“Jersey Shore” OG Ronnie Ortiz-Magro also posted about Mental Health Awareness Month in May after his behavior during an interview sparked concern.
In his Instagram post, Ortiz-Magro revealed that he was battling “high-functioning depression,” adding that most days feel like he’s “trapped” but “forced to keep moving.”
He shared another post that highlighted facts about mental health, like the fact that one in four people will suffer from a form of mental Illness in any given year.
“Break the silence,” the words on the photo read. “Not all pain is physical, and not all wounds are visible.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
