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Comments (1)

abstractspoon · 9h ago

All 15 reasons could have been replaced by the two regarding family history and lack of self-trust.

The rest are weak.

ps. I come from a direct family of 5 alcoholics and yet still enjoy a small glass of wine 3/7 weeknights.