I'm not an alcoholic.

I have other challenges in my life, though, that made this article resonate with me:
Let me do sobriety my way

Because, at the end of the day, yes, I’m an alcoholic, but I’m also a bass player, a gear nerd, a writer, an ultrarunner, a guitar wrangler, a songwriter, a mediocre kickboxer, a solid friend, an uncle, a brother, a step-brother, a foster brother, a son and a flawed, imperfect but mostly happy human being.

Hell, it might resonate some with nearly everyone. But in any case, I'd recommend reading the whole thing.