Have you ever been viewed differently because of a medical condition? (Rant)

[Karen]

I wasn't singling out anyone.

In general, as a 'theory', I don't think abstaining works. I think it leads to binge drinking, to hiding drinking, to glamorizing drinking, to demonizing drinking. Drinking isn't the problem, addiction is the problem.

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

Oh, okay! I guess what you mean is "Preaching abstinence leads to problems."

I don't drink, but don't make a fuss about it, and know my decision is mine alone. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for everyone! And I don't binge drink, hide drinking, glamorize or demonize drinking or any of the other things you list!

[Cataholic]

Oh, okay! I guess what you mean is "Preaching abstinence leads to problems."

I don't drink, but don't make a fuss about it, and know my decision is mine alone. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for everyone! And I don't binge drink, hide drinking, glamorize or demonize drinking or any of the other things you list!

Actually, I mean abstinence...LOL. Most people do not 'abstain' from much in life. That whole all or nothing theory does not sit well with me, at all.

And, FWIW? I have never, ever thrown up on a single person in my life, and have never witnessed another person (with the exception of a sick child) do so, either. You must have ran around with some real winners!

[Karen]

Actually, I mean abstinence...LOL. Most people do not 'abstain' from much in life. That whole all or nothing theory does not sit well with me, at all.

And, FWIW? I have never, ever thrown up on a single person in my life, and have never witnessed another person (with the exception of a sick child) do so, either. You must have ran around with some real winners!

Remember, I went to the Massachusetts College of Art - so not exactly your normal cross-section of humanity!