Started at 16 - Neverstopped
In a recent visit with my counselor we started talking about addiction; and she asked when I began drinking. The answer was 16...I began tobacco use at the same time. Then she had a quick replay; you've never had to really deal with social situations...your socially still 16. I was so surprised by her comment, it took me several minutes to gather my thoughts.
I thought to myself, damn she is so spot on. I have always looked forward to only those events where alcohol was involved...with very few exceptions. Golf, ball games, romantic dinners and getaways, on and on and on. And if alcohol was not a part of the event...my thought was this is going to be lame and boring (my wife can attest to my bad attitude as such events or gatherings).
I have decided to quit alcohol for many reasons, and I am looking forward to enjoying life without a crutch..without something to "loosen me up" or "help me relax". I am taking my family to see Mickey Mouse next week and I will not touch alcohol...can't wait to wake up each morning ready to go...and remember every second of the experiece.
My life is different now! Oh...and its nice to see the beer belly shrinking..nice side effect.