Thanks for answering, I know that this is a very personal thing.
It is interesting to think that some people have such an "attraction" to something that from the first drink, it has taken root. I haven't experienced anything like that, with anything ever.
There are many ways to abuse the body and the body of others. We seem to be destined to exercise them daily.
I don't mind talking about it, long as there's no drama involved. Really.
Most don't. I know or have known some people that 'drank their way to alcoholism' but they are fairly rare.
We make up maybe 20% of the population and roughly 10% of us find a way to sober up. Roughly 90% of alcoholics die drunk. Those are the ones I weep for.
We had a memorial meeting on Monday for a member that died Saturday morning (cancer). It is truly a celebration of her life. In our circle that is known as 'graduating.' To die sober.
In all honesty the whole experience has made me a much stronger person.