Jesse Carrajat, 41, once believed he had achieved the pinnacle of success: a fulfilling family life with a wife, three children, a well-compensated insurance career, and a home he helped build. However, behind this seemingly perfect facade, Carrajat was privately battling an escalating alcohol use disorder (AUD) that began to impact his life.
The onset of his struggles is traced to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a period when the lines between his demanding job and home life blurred. Working remotely, Carrajat found it increasingly difficult to decompress from work-related stresses before transitioning into his role as a father. Alcohol began to serve as an escape.
What started as a single beer at the end of the week to