Originally Posted by D122y

My 17 year old son came home last night from the gym and told Mom, "I have the virus."

My wife let me sleep, thanks, and when I got up at 5 am, she broke the news.

I am Mr. Cool on the outside, Mr. WTF on the inside. As I begin to mentally digest the way forward, I decide to call work and let them know the situation.

Long story short, Jr. wakes up and tells us, "False alarm, I feel amazing."

Glad I was sober through it.

I drank for about 40 years, off and on. I am heavily kindled. I relapse would likely turn me into a blubbering mad man.

Don't need that.

Booze is an insidious poisoning neurotoxin. I don't believe the hype. Born again non drinker.

Thanks.