Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed time spent in a rehabilitation center helped him “re-adjust” after being charged by police over an incident at the Scottish Borders.
Hogg, Scotland’s all-time leading scorer who retires ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, announced his desire to start a new career after taking up the sport and featured in three games with the Irish Lions.
The 31-year-old, who enjoyed successful spells with Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, was arrested at a property in his hometown of Hawick on February 25. A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed Hogg had been charged and was released on a promise to appear at Jedburgh Magistrates Court later and a report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
On Sunday, Hogg posted a personal message on social media detailing his time in rehab, where he hoped to “understand myself and talk about my feelings without being judged.” “I was lost and needed help, direction and time away from the spotlight to be able to breathe and think,” Hogg said. Get through the day. I live every moment in my own head, and that’s not healthy.
“The time I spent in rehab allowed me to reset myself, understand myself and talk about my feelings without being judged. It wasn’t easy, but it was the right thing to do. Taking responsibility is a step in the right direction The first step is to admit that I made a mistake and understand why I did it.
Hogg added: “The personal, private issues that have come out of the public eye and the abuse online have had a huge impact on me. I haven’t been able to deal with it. Abuse online is not okay.
“Being away for a while has allowed me to see the world in a different way, be grateful for what I have, and most importantly, be excited about what’s ahead of me in the short, medium and long term.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out and offered support, friendship and love. You have helped me through some of my darkest times and I look forward to embracing what comes next with you.
