This morning at work I got to have a talk with someone starting a family and needing a little encouragement.

At noon I got to go to the meeting and we read "He Lived Only to Drink". I noted that of all the stories this person seemingly had the least reason to drink. He had security, love, support, friendship, family, strong moral formation, good education, and even a spiritual life. He mentioned a heavily religious upbringing but I didn't notice any complaints about a lack of spirituality or disdain for it. He did describe often feeling shy and uncomfortable but I think this is something even normal people have, I don't think it can be the sole cause of alcoholism.

(note: this could be indicative of some disorder or incomplete spiritual life, but I will give the writer the benefit of a doubt)

The only thing that seemed to indicate his alcoholism was his reaction to it. I took this to be a prime example that just the physical allergy is enough to get alcoholism. Once he started drinking, he quickly progressed to great depravation.

I had a good afternoon and made it home quickly. I was resourceful and accepting about dinner.

Later I got resentful when my wife told me that she was dropping off the kids and running errands. She asked me if I was mad and I lied that I wasn't. It made me angrier that she had to ask me and can never accept that I just need a little time to get over it.

I need to ask for this anger to be removed.

Otherwise we all had a good evening and I am grateful for this day.

Thanks be to God.