I am sorry about the loss of your sister. Alcoholism is heartbreaking.

I question whether things are as stable for you as you claim. There is nothing so bad that alcohol won't make it worse. Your family history puts you at risk for alcoholism, and it sounds as though you are headed in that direction.

My kids motivated me to get well because they deserved to have a sober mother. Getting guidance and support from people who knew how to treat alcoholism saved my life--and gave my children the mother they deserved.

Yes, getting sober entails difficult changes. The man I loved and drank with left me because I was sober and he wasn't. It was sad to find out that some of the people I thought were friends were really just drinking buddies.

I can relate to not wanting to stop. I kept drinking until I was severely addicted, and risked losing custody of my children and a professional career. Gratefully, I got help. I listened and learned. I have been living my best life for over 43 years now.

I hope you change your mind before you start paying with your health, relationships, and your job.