Denying alcohol to an alcoholic is akin to pouring salt into his wounds. And yet, through AA, I found out that the cause of drinking is denial and isolation. Finding that out doesn't change anything except your attitude toward the disease.
I was born into denial and isolation. 55 years later, I'm ten years without a drink -but still living in denial and isolation.
I only hope that the cop who destroyed my life doesn't ruin my children's lives. If I ever get a shot -I will gut-shoot him. And yet, a simple baseball bat would suffice -and be more satisfying.
Manny Pierce was right "AA is not for everyone".