Judy!! I had so many thoughts and wanted to highlight and comment all the way through. I think the word ALCOHOLIC is so damaging to many. I've read and listened to so many podcasts about gray area drinking. The damning word keeps many people stuck drinking 2 glasses of wine at night, or whatever their crutch may be. You don't have to be in the gutter to quit, as you know now. My dad says he's not an alcoholic but drinks every night. He doesn't "fit the bill" so why quit, right? But, alcohol is so damaging to your insides that it's such a good idea to quit if you feel like it's not adding to your life, and only taking from you. I am so proud of you that you are self-aware. And, wow - that text to your daughter and how your son and Keath reacted, love that!!! Life is so much better without that toxic substance. <3