So far it has been a slippery slope. I DID end up buying that bottle of whiskey, and have been taking sips and shots here and there. I feel the compulsion to do it, because things have been really hard lately, and I have been struggling with my sleep. Also, I have been in a slump because of a streak of really bad luck.

I am hanging in there though. I am trying to make this one bottle last as long as it can. I know it's no excuse, and it can easily get out of control, but I am so dependent it's kinda scary.