Jax Taylor Confronts Rock Bottom: An Unfiltered Look at His Mental Health Journey
Someone should file Jax Taylor under “H for Hit Rock Bottom” because he hasn’t cracked a smile since his son Cruz arrived. In the April 22 installment of Bravo’s The Valley, the 45‑year‑old reality star exploded when he learned his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, allegedly sent steamy texts to his pal Julian—proof that midlife crises and messy divorces are a reality show goldmine. I mean, nothing says “family paradise” like violent tirades over imaginary sexting.
During a brutally honest check‑in with Kristen Doute, Jax confessed, “I’m not happy, and I haven’t been since Cruz was born.” One can only assume he’s been holding weekly pity parties attended by empty pizza boxes and old reunion episodes. He insisted Brittany “never cared about me,” while Kristen shot back with a text‑message history that makes the Panama Papers look like innocent doodles. Spoiler alert: Kristen’s got receipts, and they’re juicier than any Bravo spoiler.
Jax denied ever calling Brittany “fat” or “ugly,” claiming, “I love women who look like her.” Sure, Jax, and I’m next in line to tell you I’m a Nobel Peace Prize candidate. Kristen wasn’t buying it, pointing out that she’d seen Jax’s insults firsthand—especially during Brittany’s pregnancy. Bravo confessionals never sounded so savage.
Acknowledging he’d reached “rock bottom,” Jax quipped to the cameras, “You know I’ve hit rock bottom when Kristen shows up before noon to talk about your f—— issues.” Some might call that a shrine to personal growth; others call it a screaming alarm bell. Deciding he needed help for his mental health and potential substance issues, Jax contacted a treatment facility, candidly ranking his depression a nine out of ten. The coordinator politely informed him that a 30‑day stay would run $30,000, because healing yourself is apparently more expensive than a Tesla.
Before leaving, Brittany confronted him about seeing other people and threatened full custody of Cruz if he didn’t complete the program—and she even brandished a restraining order like a cue card. She urged him to “own up” to his cocaine use, because apparently denial isn’t a rehab strategy. Jax hopped in the car with friend Jason Caperna, lamenting, “I have nothing left in me. The only reason I’m doing this is my son.”
Jax ultimately completed the full 30‑day in‑patient program and later admitted to a cocaine problem on Instagram. It’s official: his cocktail of poor decisions, Bravo drama, and raw emotion reached critical mass. Let’s see if therapy, self‑reflection, and a four‑year‑old’s smile can pull him back from the abyss. Tune in next time for more questionable life choices and late‑night breakdowns.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Bravo’s The Valley, Cruz Cauchi/Instagram
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