Congrats — glad you found clarity.

I enjoy drinking and my tastes run the gamut — it’s a lifestyle habit I enjoy and control. I am also in the spirits industry.

I have a hard time with family members who don’t drink assuming alcohol is evil and one dram makes you an alcoholic.

So I understand where you are coming from re: people judging your choices and projecting onto you.

Also, this article could relate to anything being used as a crutch. (Which is helpful!)

Best to you — thanks for sharing.