'I had a bottle of vodka every night until I finally had a brutal wake-up call'
The 29 year old says things spiralled out of control very suddenly
Lifestyle
Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub
07:25, 10 Aug 2026
The 29 year old says things spiralled out of control very suddenly
'I had a bottle of vodka every night until I finally had a brutal wake-up call'
The 29 year old says things spiralled out of control very suddenly
Lifestyle
Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub
07:25, 10 Aug 2026

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