ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In episode 3 of Why I Became a Therapist, Priory therapist Alex shares his personal story of alcohol addiction, recovery and finding his way back to Priory, this time as a therapist.
Alex reflects on growing up in South Africa, where drinking culture became part of everyday life from a young age. From family life and sport, to hospitality and working environments where alcohol was normalised, Alex explores how addiction gradually took hold and how grief, family history and repeated exposure to alcohol shaped his relationship with drinking.
After reaching a crisis point, Alex eventually entered treatment, including later coming to Priory as a patient. In this conversation, he talks about recovery, relapse, rebuilding his life and how lived experience now helps him support others who are taking their first steps towards treatment
.Why I Became a Therapist is a Priory series sharing real stories from the people behind the profession.
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