Alex Scott 'escapes to the mountains' while reflecting on 'impact' of emotional memoir

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Alex Scott, 38, let her barriers down in her memoir as she discussed her tough upbringing, admitting that How (Not) To Be Strong helped to bring "some peace" into her life.The BBC broadcaster has since "escaped to the mountains" to de-stress due to the book's "impact" on her own mental wellbeing.Alex took to Instagram earlier today to share her gratitude to her 1.7 million followers as her memoir became a Sunday Times bestseller.While thanking her fans, the BBC broadcaster also admitted on her Instagram stories that she was "escaping to the mountains" for a break.She wrote over an idyllic mountain snap: "@juicemasterretreats When I say I'm escaping to the mountains I'm not lying...."Alex also shared an insight to her feelings when she thanked her fans, as she penned: "My lil old book is a @sundaytimes best seller and I couldn’t be more proud.A post shared by Alex Scott MBE (@alexscott2)"However if I’m being honest I didn’t even think about the impact the book may have and didn’t think about what happens when it's actually out there in the world for you all to read."When I did an interview with @bbcwomanshour it occurred to me at that moment what I had to do (what I wanted to do) and that was to try and help other women/children in any way I can that are in (or have been) in the same position."Alex then admitted that she has since spoken to Refuge Charity to learn about what they do to "help women and children'' in similar situations, with all her book sales going to the cause.Her post continued: "My mum and I will work with the charity to help do all we can to continue to raise as much awareness on the subject of domestic abuse as possible."Thank you once again for all your amazing support over the last couple weeks.