Originally Posted by
brynn 
The problem with trying to define ourselves as alcoholics( or addicts) in the future is that it tickles our AV because we are making assumptions that IF we drink again THEN...(fill in the blank).
I don't have the same reaction to calling myself an alcoholic. Or an alcohol addict. I find no AV tickle in it. It doesn't make me want to drink. It doesn't make me feel powerless against the urge to drink.
I don't have to make any future assumptions about drinking. I know good and well what will happen if I drink. That's why I chose to live a sober life. My AV will forever attempt to convince me that things might be different if I drink again. My AV lies. That's why it isn't in charge any more.
In the end we all gotta do what works for us.
