People spend tons and tons of money on something just to feel different for the day/night. But once the next day comes around, reality strikes back and we are left feeling crappy, aka a hangover. Even worse, society pushes through advertising on how "great" it is through luxurious marketing. When really, there is nothing about it that makes it awesome. This is only my honest opinion on this commodity. I respect everyone's opinion as each individual is different in their own unique way. It was always something I thought recently after being awakened to the world at large.
If this seems like a doomer post, I offer my sincere apologies as that was never my intention!
I’ve had three alcoholics in my life. The damage that has been done has been immeasurable. My daughters dad died from alcoholism. If I ever remarry, my rule is that the person does not even drink one drop of alcohol, except for maybe a Glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve or and occasional beverage at a fancy restaurant.
However; just because I have personally experienced a plethora of problems due to alcohol, I would not begrudge someone else drinking it. Some people can drink a glass of wine every day and not have any problems, and I guess a glass of red wine each day is supposed to be healthy for you. Good for your heart.
So if there is somebody out there that can handle their alcohol responsibly, and if it enhances their life without bringing physical harm to them, then by all means raise a glass. If it can help somebody relax at the end of the day, and you find some merriment in it amongst family members or friends, then I say party on Wayne!
If you or a family members have any addiction, or inability to quit while you’re ahead, then run for your life. Stay away from it, because it’s not worth the grief that it brings. Believe me I know. I find my happiness and the peace and quiet of the word of the Lord every day. He is my strength and my shield.
God bless everyone on this beautiful Sunday! Have a great day!
Good way to limit your selection to (former) alcoholics.
Not really. There are many people that don’t drink alcohol. I know quite a few. Not because they were alcoholics, because they choose not to. Like I said, an occasional beverage at a fancy restaurant or on New Year’s Eve, is not something I would expect a former alcoholic to do. When my husband was drinking, and I wanted him to stop, I stopped drinking. How can I expect somebody to quit drinking, if I’m drinking in front of them. The same stands, that if an occasional beverage at a special occasion, it’s OK with me. I would not be marrying a former alcoholic, to tempt them to do something that would cause them to relapse. Nor would I even marry a former alcoholic. I would not risk my future, knowing that a person could knowingly relapse. That would be the stupidest thing I could ever do. The point of my comment was, that although I have endured quite a bit of problems with people who drink alcohol, I would not begrudge others to drink it themselves. That’s all.