“I’m 58 years old, and I’ve been dealing with self-sabotage related to alcohol for at least the last five years. My marriage ended painfully and has led to ongoing family issues––which I attribute entirely to myself, affecting my confidence and self-love. I tried to start a new relationship a few times, but all the men I met were losers, drunks, or narcissists. I thought, maybe I don’t deserve better.
Around seven months ago, I decided to reduce my alcohol intake to two glasses a day. But because it’s difficult for me to manage all these emotions when they reach a certain point, I forget that I’m trying to control my drinking. Then I engage in self-sabotaging by overdrinking for hours by myself or with friends, because I feel pressure to drink to fit in and be heard, especially when I want to talk about what I’m facing.” —Alyssa
Lamberghini-West, A., & Karlen Triplett, P. (2025). Tipsy: A Woman’s Self-Guided Method for Managing Alcohol. US: Aysen Wellness.