Sam Faiers is 'so proud' of her stepdad as she speaks candidly about his battle with alcoholism after he checks into rehab Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] If you would like to talk to Drink Aware about your drinking or someone else' call 0300 123 1110 By Kirsten Murray For Mailonline Published: 09:22 BST, 6 August 2024 | Updated: 09:22 BST, 6 August 2024 e-mail View comments Sam Faiers has opened up about her stepdad's battle with alcoholism after spending the day with him on Monday. The TOWIE star's stepdad, Dave Chatwood, is currently in rehab for the first time as he spoke candidly about being determined to succeed on his road to sobriety.
Sharing a smiling selfie with her stepdad at Costa, Sam wrote: 'As a family, we are so proud of you, Dad. 'Recently, you have faced a couple of difficult episodes due to your alcoholism. This is your first time in rehab, and we want you to know how much we love you and that we are here to support you through this journey.
' After Sam visited Dave the pair enjoyed a curry out for lunch before she also took him to the barbers for a hair cut. Sam Faiers has gushed over being 'so proud' of her dad as she spoke candidly about his battle with alcoholism on Instagram on Monday The TOWIE star's stepdad, Dave Chatwood, is currently in rehab for the first time as he spoke candidly about being determined to succeed on his road to sobriety She continued: 'On my visit Dad wanted a curry & a head shave. Dad and I made a short video because he said he wants to share his journey and hopefully help others who are going through the same thing one day'.
Speaking to the camera, Dave began: 'Good afternoon, it's Chatty Dave, two weeks of sobriety going into my first 12 steps of living a clean life. It is going to be a very hard battle but I am quite determined to do it.' Supporting her dad, Sam added: 'You can do it Dad.
' He continued: 'I'm having a good day because Samantha has come down to see me,' as she exclaimed: 'We are really proud of you dad you can do this.' After sharing the post Sam and her dad were overcome with supportive messages as fans took to the comments. Scrolling through the messages, Sam wrote: 'Wow! Flooded with messages of support.
I'm going to try print them off for dad to read, thank you!' Sam and her sister Billie have previously spoken out on their concerns for their stepdad's health on their ITVBe show Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries. Dave told Billie that he had about 15 months left if he carried on doing what he was doing after talking to the doctor. Speaking to the camera, Dave began: 'Good afternoon, it's Chatty Dave, two weeks of sobriety going into my first 12 steps of living a clean life.
It is going to be a very hard battle but I am quite determined to do it' After Sam visited Dave the pair enjoyed a curry out for lunch before she also took him to the barbers for a hair cut After sharing the post Sam and her dad were overcome with supportive messages as fans took to the comments Sam and her sister Billie have previously spoken out on their concerns for their stepdad's health on their ITVBe show Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries Billie explained at the time: 'Dad's found out that his liver results are abnormal and after telling the doctors that he drinks a lot more than what he should do, daily, the doctor is concerned because they do think his health could be at risk.' Speaking to her mum Suzie, Billie admitted: 'It's sort of like banging your head against a brick wall a little bit with dad at the minute because I don't think anything's really going to change at the moment.' Suzie then added: 'I mean, I know he's never going to stop straight away but if he doesn't calm down.
You know, he'll be lucky to have another year.' Billie continued: 'I think now Nelly and Arthur are getting a bit older. It's almost getting harder, it's getting harder to disguise it or hide it from them.
' She added : 'You know, he has got an addiction. It's an illness, isn't it?' as Suzie replied: 'It is.' 'Unless he really wants to try and help himself get better, which at the moment, I don't feel like he does.
Then what can we do? We just have to carry on as we always have,' said Billie. If you would like to talk to Drink Aware about your drinking or someone else' call 0300 123 1110 Sam Faiers TOWIE Share or comment on this article: Sam Faiers is 'so proud' of her stepdad as she speaks candidly about his battle with alcoholism after he checks into rehab e-mail Add comment.
