Originally Posted by
LexieCat 
Z,
I wonder, though, why you find it so necessary to invalidate my experience, and that of the many other recovered/recovering alcoholics in this forum, and those whose partners have recovered. I think you underestimate the number who do recover, when they set out to do it.
I may indeed be underestimating the success stories. From my perspective, they are few and far between. Apologies if it appears I am invalidating your experience. Certainly not my intention.
Perhaps we can agree on the last bit. When they set out determined to change and recover, there are some who manage to beat the odds. I tend to lump them into the "not choosing to" category. From what I see and hear, most choose to ignore their problem and hoist it onto another.
Regardless, thanks for listening to my rant. Where is my sweater?