I lived alone when my drinking slid me into alcoholism.
No reason to hide anything from anyone....excluding work.
All my friends were ... at best...excessive drinkers.
Family members were scattered many miles from me.
I consider my bottom was mental...not physical.
Drinking had made me depressed...I hated myself.
I often said..."I'm putting the fun into functioning alcholic"
I thought functioning meant holding down a job.
When my fun bottles were empty ...I continued to drink.
I was astounded to discover I could not simply quit!
The mental obcession was in charge ...
Anyway....back on topic....my drinking patterns changed
as my alcoholism progressed. External factors had
little to do with my drinking or quitting.
The past drinking me ....I learned how to deal with
by committing to God and AA's 12 Steps.
My new fantastic life began 20 years ago..
hope everyone finds their way into joy!