An alcoholic was someone I didn't like because he drank as much as I did. Life is not a dress rehearsal. A little kid will take your hand and enjoy whatever happens. A loss in life is not a loss of life. It doesn't hurt to try.
Alcoholism is learned inadequate responses to life's problems.
My whole being is denial and addiction. If you think life's lessons are hard, try addiction. Letting go is always taught at meetings. Look at all the idiotic behavior we encounter. You either face the issue or you face destruction.