My dad discusses his drinking with me

my dad said, “i am x years old! i worked hard my entire life i earned this drink!” while the rest of my family also casually sips large amounts of rocket fuel(ethanol) at the thanksgiving table. I said nothing, but my mind said this:
PS. everyone has their own justifications for poor habits. it’s important to recognize them!

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This really resonates with me and your counterpoints to the situation were just what I needed to read today on Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.

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You earn your way onto good health. You earn your way into a life you dont feel the desire to escape from. You dont earn your way into drinking.

I love that quotet too.