“I started drinking at a young age”

Item: I started drinking at a young age
Rating: 5
Author: u/sheradenmafia

What Actually Happened

I lived 20 years as an alcoholic

What I wish I knew

"Sober life is better at a younger age"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Set a good example for the kids"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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family Category

187

family decisions logged. Avg regret 7.6/10 across the category.

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