61, Female, Florida, US

I grew up with an alcoholic grandfather so witnessed first hand what alcoholism looked like. My grandmother and all those around him enabled him. He went to rehab many times, relapsed many times but eventually was able to work the program to stay clean and sober. I remember feeling a lot of anxiety around him when he was intoxicated.
I had my first drink in high school, partying with friends. Did the college thing partying with friends. Over indulging on occasion, which made me feel terrible the next day so didn’t do it very often. After college, drank socially on weekends or special occasions. Since having children I drink very seldom and if I do it’s only one drink at dinner or at a social function.