Are alcoholics really sociopaths?
The reason the above title and post offends me is because it is so generalized.
If it had been, "Are SOME alcoholics really sociopaths?", I would not have replied the way I did.
I also qualify as friends and family as well as being an alcoholic.
For this reason I know both sides, and that there are different types of alcoholic.
It has also been stated above, that the guilt and remorse felt by the A is for themselves. I respectfully disagree.
It is very upsetting to have a friend/family member an alcoholic, but it is also not fair to paint all alcoholics with the same brush or make blanket statements about how we "feel".
I also have resentment toward my NON alcoholic parent for not taking action.
Poor choices and actions are not only on the part of the alcoholic.
Yes, it is a family disease, but if I am to respect the right of someone to post this, I will also expect others to respect my right to disagree.