Sobriety, Jiu-Jitsu, and Family | Bristol News

Clayton Chamberlain, a 45-year-old martial arts coach and father, turned his life around after nine months of sobriety—once using alcohol and drugs to cope with life’s chaos, including wild nights in Ibiza and Vegas. His journey deepened after his father’s stage four cancer diagnosis, which triggered heavier substance use but also forged a deeper, more honest bond between them. Now running a Brazilian jiu-jitsu club with his brother and coaching his thriving 11-year-old daughter—born prematurely with a slim survival chance—he’s found clarity through sobriety, embracing mindfulness, swimming, saunas, and human connection. What was once escape has become his anchor, letting him be fully present for his family and himself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b550fe9c5c27a8cb