United Kingdom, March 7 -- Scheana Shay is glad to see Jax Taylor "finally taking care of himself".

The 45-year-old reality TV star recently described himself as "an addict" and Scheana has now claimed that Jax has put Brittany Cartwright, his estranged wife, and their three-year-old son Cruz "through a lot".

Scheana, 39, told PEOPLE: "I think that was a long time coming.

"Jax has put her and her son through a lot, and I'm glad that he is finally taking care of himself and sober. I just hope that he continues on this path, not only for him himself, but for Brittany and for their son."

Jax recently admitted that he's been battling a cocaine addiction for more than 20 years.

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