In my perfect world ... there would be no alcoholism.
However, in my "almost" perfect world, where unfortunately, there exists this amazingly destructive and powerful addiction called alcoholism ...
the alcoholic would travel this journey by themselves, away from others, ... and hopefully someday deciding for themselves, as only they can - to willingly and enthusiastically embrace their own sobriety creating a healthier, more enriching, productive and peaceful life.
Only then, in this "almost" perfect world, would these recovered souls entwine themselves in the lives of others. Precious time restored and relationships rebuilt, shattered families intact, damaged children healed ...
spared the suffering of immeasurable pain and despair of the millions who find themselves unwilling passengers on this roller coaster ride of self destruction called alcoholism.
Maybe someday the enormous pain and suffering created by this brutal addiction will somehow miraculously become a distant memory.
But for now, we can only hope for change, one that must begin with us.