Yes...the being "branded" is something that I fear.
Also, I'm a huge perfectionist, and here I am having to admit that I am a colassal failure when it comes to drinking. This stupid liquid started to seriously unravel my sense of self and self-respect. I was always very successful at work - over achiever in everything. Honestly have been trying to "prove my worth" for years because I never felt good enough. Ever.
I have to remind myself that even flowers and plants are treated with kindness, simply because they live. Not because what they DO for others, or how much money they make - simply because they are. I am trying to internalize this, but it's really hard for me.