Originally Posted by
auxilio 
If I take one sip of alcohol, I am powerless over alcohol because:
1) I have lost most of my savings
2) I have diminished my ability to hold down a job
3) I have permanent scars
4) I have sprained my ankle
5) I have lost tons of money on medical bills
6) I have been kicked out of a bar and sent home
7) I have been unable to be in a relationship for over a decade because I have been in one with alcohol
8) I have almost jumped into the sea on Thanksgiving after a ten hour binge
9) I have lost friends
10) I have lost the respect of friends and colleagues
11) I have been turned down for assignments and responsibilities
I have to do this list all the time. Otherwise, I forget that I am an alcoholic.
This list is not why you are powerless. This list could be the result of being powerless, but it isn't why.
Being powerless means that one day you won't be able to recall all those reasons why you shouldn't drink and find yourself drinking.