Hunter Biden marked seven years of sobriety in a video message thanking supporters and emphasizing that recovery is possible. In the video, he expressed pride in his sobriety, saying “I’m more proud of that than anything I’ve ever done in my life” and directed his message to those struggling with addiction: “If you’re still out there sick and suffering, there’s a way out. And that way out is together.”
Biden reflected on his past struggles with addiction, acknowledging the role of behavioral issues beyond substance use. In an interview, he described his use of “sex, drugs, and dishonesty as a way to survive” during periods when he had drifted away from recovery. He spoke candidly about his infidelity and the impact on his marriage, saying “I’ve done horrible things in my addiction in terms of what I did in terms of my relationships and decisions that I made.”
A significant turning point came when his “digital footprint stolen,” with personal texts, pictures, and other private material “became front-page news.” He described this exposure as forcing a choice: “do I get out of bed and live or do I die? And it became that much of a dichotomy. And I chose to live.” Reflecting on maintaining sobriety under pressure, he noted that “something broke me in a good way, which was I no longer have any fear.”
Biden stated that he now has “a community of people” he wants to “be of service to” in his recovery. He conveyed gratitude for the support he has received and emphasized that recovery involves community and mutual support.
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