SCOUT· 38%1h 01m·2026-07-31·Mental HealthWhen Drinking Became an Escape: Peter’s Journey From Alcohol to Sobriety
Have you ever promised yourself you wouldn’t drink, only to find yourself buying alcohol again hours later? Peter’s drinking eventually reached the point where a litre of gin wasn’t a problem. He would wake up determined to stop, only to find himself back at the supermarket buying more by the afternoon. In this…
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“An absolutely incredibly amazing story. I wanted to drink as I feel sorry for myself but its not the answer and your story has resonated so much with me Trauma comes in all guises and dealing with it is the only way forward not masking it w…”
“Amazing story, extremely well told. Enjoyed every second. Wonderful to hear the relationships with others and himself that he has managed to rebuild.”
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