I used to have to drink before social situations which is weird because I was a car salesman for years and people just assumed I was naturally outgoing.

Im not.

As I got older, alcohol got more complicated. The doom loop became apparent and I had to stop.

One day, I hadn’t had a drink in weeks and was doing really well but I had a huge dinner where I had to speak so I took a shot and my wife smelled it and asked me about it. I told her I was feeling anxious.

She said those words to me.

I didn’t know it was a famous quote.

It calmed me in a very strange way.

Oddly enough it was a catalyst for a behavioral change that was a long time coming.

In any event, thank you for sharing.

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Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s crazy how a few words can hit you just right, especially from someone close. How are things going for you now?

Things are great.

This story just reminded me, I wrote this rediculous poem in a Dr suess style.

I need to find it.

in response? what are you talking about?

Yes find it 😉