I grew up in a house where whiskey was the answer to a sore throat. I don't remember my first drink because I was probably very young. I always hung around the bad kids. In high school my boyfriend was one of the well known dealers. I stayed with...

My love affair with alcohol began my freshman year in college.  I was a child of privilege, going to Catholic school living in an affluent neighborhood and yet never felt worthy.  I was aware I was adopted at 2 days old and that felt lik...