This is such a powerful distinction. As a counsellor, I've seen how often addiction is framed as a moral failing rather than what it frequently is: an attempt to cope with pain, distress, disconnection, or experiences that feel unbearable to carry alone. Your line, "The drink was never relief from the world. It was relief from myself," captures something many people struggling with addiction understand deeply.
Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and for challenging the shame that so often keeps people silent. Congratulations on reclaiming your life, one day at a time.
This is such a powerful distinction. As a counsellor, I've seen how often addiction is framed as a moral failing rather than what it frequently is: an attempt to cope with pain, distress, disconnection, or experiences that feel unbearable to carry alone. Your line, "The drink was never relief from the world. It was relief from myself," captures something many people struggling with addiction understand deeply.
Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and for challenging the shame that so often keeps people silent. Congratulations on reclaiming your life, one day at a time.
Such a great comment to pull out the heart of this piece.
Thank you, Rache!
Where in the bible does it say that alcohol is a sin? 🤔🙄
I rarely drink, and the decision to avoid it has nothing to do with God either.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Well done on overcoming this as I know firsthand how many fail, this takes incredible strength, courage and commitment.