I believe I said the very same thing to you once Tyler - you seemed to grasp it then
It's not a hard concept - I spent an incredible amount of energy getting drunk and staying that way - getting the booze when I could barely walk, getting the money for booze when I had no money, re-arranging my responsibilities and commitments so I could drink 'in peace'...arguing with people about my right to drink, or my need to drink...
Imagine putting that energy, or even more energy, into staying sober - into
not picking up the first drink?
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