Thought provoking post. Thank you! Very sad. Toward the end, my drinking had progressed to morning also. But it’s 5 O’clock somewhere, I always laughed. Somehow, like others have said, I didn’t think it was so bad. In fact, I thought it made me more functional. How crazy is that?! Now when I see others drinking this way, I wonder if they are still in that deep denial thinking, or if they are aware they have a problem but are caught up in that cycle trying to stop but haven’t been able to find a way out. I am so grateful I have found a way out. I am praying for all those still struggling. Thank you, less