Arctic,
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You don't want to cut back. You went in there wanting that lady to make it official and she didn't make it official enough for you. It almost sounded like you needed to be given an order or maybe like you even needed permission. I know sometimes I have this crazy feeling that I need permission to do the right thing for myself. Like the absent disapproving party peers in my head would raise an eyebrow and I couldn't be one of the "guys" anymore and well, we just can't have that, right? Not!
Maybe you needed to hear it from a professional. Well, I am a professional. I am a professional soldier of life. And in that capacity, with my authority and by the power invested in me, I will both give you permission and I will hand down to you your marching orders.
Stop drinking.
Well, ok, that's a little much, but please get the idea. We would love for you to join us as ex-drinkers and you would love to join us too. I just know it. Just do it. Quit. Now.
And there you go.
AG