Originally Posted by
Katie09 
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.
Understood.
I posted to pre-empt the fact that most times the 'controlled drinking' subject comes up - in turns into an "AA will tell you to go out an finish the job", or "AA suggests drinking alcohol to bring you to some state of being reasonable with what they suggest".
It was not aimed, directed at any one individual.
Controlled drinking, if ever suggested, should be exactly that - controlled (or at the least the attempt at such). IE - Sit down with a bottle and say "I am going to have 3 glasses in the next hour and then stop"...try this more than once..If you have more than 3 glasses, it's a pretty good indicator.
I've done it, and failed.