[Don W]

Malcom, I understand that you are looking for affirmation of better life that exsist without addiction. Today, I'm not very good at providing you with this. Today, my life is better without alcohol. Yet, also today I struggle with not drinking. I also suffer with depression and PTSD. I wish I had thicker skin so that events in life didn't hurt me. It's not much help but, I just came upon your post. And, I'm thanking you for reafirmation that I recieved from your post. This may sound stange but, I can feel my own pain through yours. I can see your pain in myself if I choose to drink. Today, I need to be here for me, because I need to be here for you, because we need to be here for each other. It's nice to hold other's hands, even though this wire, and know we need not stuggle alone. I need you and everyone to walk down this path with me today.