Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg revealed he has hung out in rehab after being “considerably affected” by on-line abuse and his private points being performed out in public.
Hogg, 31, who received 100 caps for his nation and completed as Scotland’s document try-scorer earlier than asserting his retirement forward of final yr’s World Cup, was arrested following an incident in his hometown of Hawick the day after watching his former Scotland team-mates win the Calcutta Cup towards England at Murrayfield.
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In December, Hogg confirmed that his marriage to spouse Gillian had ended a while earlier than their fourth child was born the earlier month and recommended on-line abuse had “crossed the road” and was “impacting his well-being”.
Since retiring, Hogg has labored as a pundit for TNT Sports activities. He launched the next assertion on his social media pages.
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Stuart Hogg rehab assertion in full
It’s been powerful.. pic.twitter.com/E6W8SAkpok
— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) April 28, 2024
“It’s been powerful.
“I used to be misplaced, wanted assist, course, time away from the highlight to have the ability to take a deep breath and suppose. I’ve been so involved about what folks considered me, how I used to be coming throughout, the influence I might have on them and the way I might survive the day. I lived each second in my head and it wasn’t wholesome.
“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre, allowed me to reset, study myself and speak about how I felt, with out being judged. It’s not been simple but it surely was the appropriate factor to do. Taking accountability was step one in the appropriate course. I settle for I’ve made errors and perceive why I acted as I did.
“Private, non-public points being performed out within the public eye and on-line abuse are issues which have impacted me considerably. I’ve not been in a position to take care of it. On-line abuse IS NOT OK.
“Having a while away has allowed me to see the world otherwise, be pleased about the issues I’ve and most significantly, be enthusiastic about what’s in entrance of me within the brief, medium and long run.
“THANK YOU to everybody who has been in contact and provided assist, friendship and love. You could have helped me by means of the darkest of occasions and I’ll look ahead to embracing what’s subsequent with you all. Hoggy ❤️”
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