eaJ Gets Real About Struggle With Sobriety

Recently, eaJ (also known as DAY6‘s Jae) opened up about his struggle with sobriety.

EaJ posted a TikTok and revealed to his followers that he had started drinking alcohol to cope with feelings of brokenness. He ultimately became so dependent on alcohol to get him through each day that he “drowned” in it and would sometimes even wake up in a bed full of empty cans and bottles.

In January, I started drinking… a lot. I was broke and broken. I spiraled into a habit of never wanting to think and thus I just drowned myself whenever I could and tbh it scared the hell out of me. Can’t tell you how many times I woke up in a bed of empty bottles and cans.

— eaJ

Thankfully, eaJ has been on a path of recovery. Surrounding himself with good people helped him become sober again and develop a better mindset.

And that’s when I wrote this song. Life can really suck and it’s definitely not fair but you are not alone. Cause it turns out I didn’t have to be. I found a team that genuinely cared and believed in me and they helped me get EVERYTHING on track. In the 4 months I started working with my new team, I was able to

1. Break the habit

2. Get my mental back

3. DO SO MANY COOL PROJECTS LIKE THE RIOT SONG AND MSI AND CROWN AND I HECKING LOVE MY LIFE NOW

— eaJ

This experience inspired eaJ to write his new song “sober go away.” It is from his first official solo EP laughing in insomnia, which was released on Friday, February 3. It includes a total of six songs, such as “sober go away” and the title track “typical story.”

laughing in insomnia
eaJ first EP OUT ON SPOTIFY
Friday 12am everywhere!#eaJLaughingInInsomnia https://t.co/kHg7tXkpr9 pic.twitter.com/PUZ8qoBRKO

— eaJ (@eaJPark) February 2, 2023

Previously, eaJ shared how he struggled with suicidal thoughts. Read more below.

“I Would Have Died In January”—eaJ Breaks Down In Tears During Instagram Live

Watch eaJ’s TikTok below.

@eajparkofficial

Cheers to a bright today and a good riddance to our past ones #fyp #sobergoaway #eaJ

♬ sober go away – eaJ

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had self-harming thoughts, do not hesitate to reach out to your local confidential support for people in distress or to call the Lifeline. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s # is 988, OR you can call 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741741 (US), 686868 (Canada), or 85258 (UK).

Source: eajparkofficial