No one ever held me down and poured alcohol down my gullet. The choice to drink was always mine. I control what I put in my body. Not some external power, not some beast construct. Just me.
Thanks to the authors of this book. I’ve enjoyed reading the two chapters that were linked. Their thoughts seem to mesh with my experience. I made the decisions that resulted in my drinking issues and I alone made the changes to free myself.
About moderation... just no. Not for me. I don’t drink. Ever.