I found that the more I posted here and the more I stayed sober the more I realised I do have a power of choice.
I no longer see myself as some hapless victim to my addiction.
I hope you'll continue to realise that too Aleric.
Devising new healthy positive ways of dealing with the kinds of things I'd 'drink over' helps too.
If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, yeah - you probably don't have a lot of choice
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