“At the beginning of my involvement with alcohol, drinking was a social thing. I used to drink during get-togethers, parties, and some dinners at restaurants. Gradually, drinking became more important in my daily life.
I need a drink when I’m happy, or depressed, restless, or bored. Whatever my state of mind, I want a drink. But not just one. I usually drink two, three, sometimes even four, glasses of wine—always keeping in mind that I need to moderate my drinking. I think, ‘Today was complicated.
I need a glass of wine to help me unwind,’ but deep down, I know that it won’t be just ‘a glass’ but several. Then I tell myself, ‘I’ll try to control it better tomorrow, for sure. I can try again tomorrow.’” —Rhonda
Lamberghini-West, A., & Karlen Triplett, P. (2025). Tipsy: A Woman’s Self-Guided Method for Managing Alcohol. US: Aysen Wellness.