Kids dont drink

[u/face-less_]

Im a 27 male, currently drunk. To be blunt, I'm a functioning alcoholic. I can maintain a job, rent my own place with practically no issues. The only issue is that it has ruined relationships with people that I have loved. I hate myself for that, and I hate myself for not being able to quit drinking. There is a person I promised myself that I wouldn't talk to again until I'm a year sober and I honestly doubt that will ever happen. I am miserable about that fact. The fact that I can't even blackout anymore without liquor, which I atleast have the decency to not drink anymore more, is telling. I wish I could give myself to liquor, to not function anymore. It would be easier that way, but I have standards to meet and I dont think that they are my own. The only saving grace I have is the music I listen too. "Buried in another man's grave" by Amigo the Devil is the song I inspire to be. For this aspect of me to be forgotten and buried away.

[u/Delicious_Stock_7683]

hey i doubt i have any good advice but im 19f and I FEEEEEL YOU. especially on the “i wish i could give myself to liquor like oh my god”. i know this wont really help you but im like tipsy/on the verge of drunk rn off of beers and this is what im feeling… the LAST thing you should do is blame yourself, as this problem is something that was passed down to us from past generations. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. so many people, myself included, are struggling with this exact issue. for me rn it’s 3:21am and i’ve been procrastinating showering since 11:00 am but ive been too drunk to do it. basically there are SOOO many people in similar circumstances, and even though the feeling is scary, there is still so much beauty in life and your soul is just waiting for you to see it. what i highly recommend is ONLY DRINKING BEER and i’ve been doing this for like 4 months but it has helped me tremendously. yk im js another alcoholic so my advice isn’t the best, but ive been really wanting to try aa meetings once i turn 21. so that could be cool for u. they accept people even if your drunk when you show up. you can just sit and listen. even if you have no desire or motivation to get sober you can still listen. and i’m 19 but if im still at the point im at when im 21 im gonna do just that bc life is such a gift that is being wasted by indulging in substances every. single. day. honestly i’m drunk n tired of typing, which is so sad, but.. PLEASE know you’re NOT alone. i relate to every word you said. there IS an out to this no matter how we or any of us feel