Title: the Wolf in Sheep's Drinking Culture

Summary: What happens when your greatest virtue becomes your greatest vice? In this deeply personal episode, host [Your Name] pulls back the curtain on one of addiction's most powerful disguises: altruism. He shares his story of being a pillar of his local community—organising events, volunteering, and being the person everyone could count on—all while using that very identity to mask a debilitating alcohol addiction. Discover how a "reward" system nearly undermined every thing I was contributing to, why friends were shocked into disbelief when I confessed my struggle, and how to identify the "wolf in sheep's clothing" in your own life or the lives of those you love. This is a raw look at the collision between public service and private crisis.

Key Takeaways:

• The Camouflage of Goodness: How socially acceptable and even praised activities (like volunteering) can provide the perfect cover for addictive behaviours.
• The Dangerous Reward Loop: Understanding how the mental equation of Effort = Alcohol creates a rigid and self-justifying cycle of abuse.
• The Shock of Disbelief: Why those closest to us—especially in a community context—are often the last to see the problem and the most likely to dismiss cries for help.
• Identifying the "Wolf": Key questions to ask yourself if you suspect a "virtuous" habit is hiding a harmful one.

Resources & Support: If triggered, please seek support. You are not alone. Reach out to:

• Your local GP
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk / 0800 9177 650
• Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123
• NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/treatment/
• Email: unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

About the Podcast: A candid journey through recovery from alcoholism. I am not a professional but speak from lived experience, hoping my story helps others.

contact me - unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

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Equipment used to produce this Podcast

Garageband - Editing Softare

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Affinity Designer - - available from Apple Store