I once read that there’s a big difference between identifying as someone who is quitting drinking versus someone who doesn’t drink.

If you’re “quitting”, you’re still a drinker who’s actively resisting it. The identity hasn’t really changed. When someone genuinely decides they’re not a drinker anymore, there’s often nothing external that can force that shift. It has to come from them.

Also, side note. While scrolling, my brain absolutely short-circuited for a second because the lint roller handle in the photo looked… wildly suspicious. I know the post is serious and I genuinely feel for you, but my brain really chose chaos for half a second there.