Ursula’s story: “Since my hospital admission 5 years ago, I have not had an alcoholic drink”
For decades, Ursula* used alcohol to mask the pain from her traumatic childhood and abusive relationships. Although …
David’s story: “I thought you would get a warning sign with your liver, but I never did”
When David’s stomach started swelling he laughed it off at first, thinking he was putting on weight …
Gordon’s story: “I’m keen that things are done right for people with alcohol-related liver disease”
Gordon knew he was drinking too much – it had become a crutch at a time of …
Laura’s story: “The British Liver Trust’s Nurse-led helpline helped me many times with some really difficult conversations”
Laura* has fought to obtain the best possible treatment for her husband, turning to the British Liver …
Emma’s story: “I was slightly jaundiced and a liver scan revealed cirrhosis so I was advised to cut down on drinking”
Alcohol was an integral part of Emma’s social life, but she never considered herself an addict. When …
Michelle’s story: “I was shocked when I was diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis “
The shock of being diagnosed with NASH and cirrhosis due to her diet also made Michelle think …
Danny’s story: “After I got the FibroScan result I became obsessed with fixing myself”
Danny had used alcohol as a coping mechanism for most of his adult life, particularly during periods …
Dylan’s story: “I wondered if I was a functioning alcoholic, but I got up every day and went to work five days a week”
Alcohol was a big part of Dylan’s life and he drank for fun, never realising the damage …
Sheryl’s story: “Alcohol sneaks up on you. I thought ‘I can beat this, I can stop’ and it shocked me that I couldn’t”
Although she’s worked in entertainment all her life, Sheryl was always quite shy so would have a …
Paul’s story: “I never classed myself as an alcoholic”
In 2017, Paul’s liver started to fail and he was taken to hospital where he wasn’t expected …