Originally Posted by
sugErspun 
I was just relating how I understand it. Telling someone to go out and drink some more is not where this topic comes from. It comes from the book (where AA took it's name!) that states one should try some controlled drinking if they are having trouble relating to the topic (allergy/craving).
What those old-timers said is on them...I thought I was done drinking many many many many many times - but went back and did some more. Regardless of someone telling me to or not.
I had to stop pointing fingers and blaming others to even stand a chance of recovering from alcoholism.
I've read the book many times and I do understand. I don't think the OP was suggesting one go out and drink some more. It's just a sore spot for me personally. When I hear this statement it brings up a lot of bad feelings for me. I have a history that goes way back with AA and I am really sensitive to certain things. In fact, it's a danger zone for me. So I think I need to step away from this forum for today.
I don't blame anyone for the choices I've made. I know they are on me.