Afterall...This IS my Life

[Burgbud]

I can see where I have developed particular sensitivity to alcohol related issues and I am pretty much damaged as far as that goes.

I don't think you're damaged, Heather. I think you've dealt with a lot by yourself and you don't have to continue dealing with it on your own. I think you've internalized a lot that maybe has little to do with you. Perhaps it would be helpful if you discovered a number of other people who are dealing with problems that you've come to accept as just a part of life.

Maybe not. Seems like it's worth a shot, though. I don't see the downside. They can't make you go back.