I'm guessing we all have different pieces of gold to give at different parts of our recovery...and in turn for those in different parts of theirs.
At this stage in my recovery I'd probably relay a message of my own struggles with accepting my alcoholism. In my heart of hearts I think I was still caught up in society's negative light of being an alcoholic. That, coupled with my own desire to not be one, really kept me from acceptance.
So a more simpler line to someone struggling might become...
Being an alcoholic can either be the best or worst thing that has ever happened to you - but that's all up to you.
More to follow as I continue my journey.
Have a great weekend all!