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Perry said the book \"just all poured out of me\" and called writing it a \"gratifying experience,\" but one that forced him to look inside.

\"It came easily to write it, but then I had to read it for [the audio version], and that was really hard,\" he said.

These days, Perry is finding meaning by channeling his past into helping others fight back against addiction as a sponsor.

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\"What's interesting about it is I've stood on a stage helping 100,000 people at the same time, but I get the same juice, I get the same thing, from helping one person,\" he said.

Perry said he hopes his \"Friends\" co-stars read his book, revealing that he's \"gotten some really nice texts from a few\" of them already.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, confidential and free help is available at: FindTreatment.gov, the SAMHSA National Helpline at 800-662-4357, or for immediate help in a crisis situation, call or text the national crisis lifeline at 988.

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