I know alcohol, and alcohol knows me. We've been friends, and enemies, for years. I grew up in a working, middle-class family, and the oldest of six children. My parents were light drinkers, imbibing mostly at weddings ...read more
by Kathy Wells
Oh, the delusions the demon alcohol can create. It makes little people giants, and old, worn out women feel young and desired. It makes all things beautiful and everything wonderful. It makes it easy for some to live in th...read more
The Demons already exist. Alcohol gives them power. Demons lead the 13 year old to alcohol. Alcohol protects the Demons, breeds the Demons, gives them a home and they grow like mold, like a plague. The Demons have take...read more
For many years I had debated whether alcohol should exist or not. I found myself constantly contradicting myself about it. Does it serve a purpose or does it only bring downfalls? From when I can remember, my family has ba...read more
by Keelie Mccoy
Alcohol..the beautiful demon in disguise. I have been drinking for years now. Every night i drink and i cant get away from it, or change it. I have tried though. So many times. My dad is an alcoholic, as was his dad...read more
by Koren Ribken
I'm lost, it seems the only way I have to cope and relax is to have a glass of wine. Night after night I come home from work and tell myself I will only have one glass. But, now I find myself incapable of that. One seem...read more
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