In defence of alcohol
The UK’s curious relationship with it and habit vs. desire
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So many eloquent words have been written on Substack in recent weeks about quitting alcohol, that it feels a bit radical to admit that *whispers* I enjoy the occasional glass of wine or cocktail (have I mentioned I make my own wine?).
The topic of alcohol has been swirling around my head, wanting to be written about for a while. But I’ve felt hesitant venturing there simply because it is a hugely emotive and sensitive subject for so many.
Then a couple of weeks ago, my Dad wrote the following unexpected message in our family WhatsApp group – it was the sign I had been waiting for: