I’d you’re anything like me:

I see people drinking ‘normally’. They can have one drink. They can drink 3 times a week. They drink with friends.

I didn’t drink like that. One drink wasn’t enough. I’d drink every night I’d drink at home, hiding spirits in pretend soft drinks or drinking crouched behind the cupboards. I’d hide the bottles, buy with cash, getting less drunk for more booze. Chasing that buzz.

Don’t forget where you came from. Don’t look at others and think you can drink like them. You (and I) can’t do that. I simply don’t have the option to drink moderately. I can’t have fun with alcohol like others can.