I agree with Marcher.
ArtFriend, it's a dangerous thing that you don't seem to want to hear the feedback that doesn't sit well with you. Nor do you consider yourself bad off enough or "bottomed out" enough to be a real alcoholic.
I can tell my story in such a way that it would seem my case wasn't that bad. But I am sure, as a recovering alcoholic, I've probably perfected my particular spin on things, you know? I think we can all tell a "good one" and present things quite palatably. But there's another angle that I can tell ... the more complete version
... that would get everyone in the room nodding their heads in understanding and agreement ... oh yes, she is a real alcoholic. Do you know what I mean?
I think we are all trying to save you future heartache.