I agree with a lot of what you write. The whole label shit doesn’t work for me, as well as having to address myself as an alcoholic every time I open my mouth in a meeting. lol. Alcohol is a coping mechanism for childhood trauma, at least in my case, it’s not a disease. You show me an addict, I’ll show you buried trauma if some sort.

Thanks for the book recommendation, I’m going to have a read. 🤟