I did not quite fit the mold either but ,as another has eluded to, I Think I was headed down a common path. The circumstances and situations around alcoholism can be as unique as the people who drink and the ways in which their lives differ. However, I believe that uninterrupted , their ends would be more similar.
This topic is interesting to think about and maybe it’s the reason why there is no one size fits all Method to managing withdrawal and cravings.