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“But I also stayed up weeknights after they had retired and drank myself into bed. My thinking about drinking had undergone a great change. Liquor had become a crutch on the one hand and a means of retreat from life on the other.” quote by Alcoholics Anonymous
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““But I also stayed up weeknights after they had retired and drank myself into bed. My thinking about drinking had undergone a great change. Liquor had become a crutch on the one hand and a means of retreat from life on the other.””

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Source Literature: Alcoholics Anonymous, 12‑step literature

Describes a shift in view of alcohol from a crutch to a retreat, reflecting changing coping mechanisms.

In simple terms: Alcohol changed from help to escape.

Key Takeaway

Recognize unhealthy coping.

Themes

addiction self‑reflection change

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

self‑help recovery

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • personal growth
  • sobriety journey

Key Concepts

psychology recovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify crutches?
  • What healthier retreats can you adopt?
A Different Perspective

May not capture all aspects of addiction recovery.

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