Very real and inspiring. I think you do a great job of sharing a very difficult journey without making it emotionally taxing for the reader, which in turn, leaves room in the brain to ponder what you are saying. I have reduced alcohol in my life, and it's definitely better. Stories like this remind me of that choice in a good way. Thanks for sharing yours, giving some room for others to share theirs in the discussion, and, most of all, I'm glad you are doing this for yourself and not for anyone else. Right on.