Why I Felt Different Long Before I Took My First Drink
For years, I believed my alcoholism started when I took my first drink. That seemed like the obvious explanation. Alcohol caused the problems in my life, so alcohol must have been where the story began.
The First Time Alcohol Solved My Problem
I don’t remember my first drink. I remember my first drunk. I know I had a few sips of beer before then. My dad would occasionally let me have a taste while we were fishing.
Can You Be an Alcoholic If You Had a Good Childhood?
For years, I didn’t think I fit the description of an alcoholic. Part of that was because of what I thought an alcoholic was supposed to look like. When I was younger, I assumed alcoholism happened to people who came from broken homes, abusive families, or chaotic childhoods.
Why Rehab Didn’t Keep Me Sober
When I was nineteen years old, I thought rehab was going to solve my drinking problem. At that point, my life was already coming apart.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.