I appreciate your words of wisdom. However, why do you believe that these people know about my drinking? According to everyone, I'm out of state for a family crisis....it isn't helping my depression to think about what people may or may not "know"....I thank you again, but I have gone to grave lengths to protect my privacy and problem.
When I'm ready to come out of the closet, my doctor and family will know....why do alcoholics feel that we need to announce to the entire world our problems??