I am as equally "gung ho" about recovery Dog. Slayer as I see it, asked for the experience of recovering alcoholics. Had Boleo stated that HE never enjoyed the same old thrills again and that the only thing that gave HIM a sense of purpose was working with other alcoholics I would have not taken exception. However he gave Slayer a very, IMO, grave diagnosis. My experience was not like Boleos and I wanted and still do want Slayer to know that early sobriety is difficult and with time and patience things do get better.