Most people who come to me with a drinking problem don’t arrive saying “I’m an alcoholic.” They arrive saying something quieter: “I’m just not sure about my drinking.” Or: “I think I might be relying on it a bit too much.” Or simply: “I can’t seem to stop once I’ve started.”
That uncertainty — that quiet, nagging question — is worth taking seriously. It is, in my experience, one of the most honest things a person can do.
So let’s talk about it honestly.