I’m not an alcoholic… and neither are you.
Here’s the thing.
The term alcoholic is outdated.
It comes with a sh*tload of stigma.
And it doesn’t resonate with many of us.
Sure, I felt like I was drinking more than I wanted, but the term “alcoholic” didn’t fit… plus, the idea of giving up alcohol “forever” sounded really severe. 😬
In fact, that label actually KEPT ME DRINKING for years because I felt like there were only 2 options: