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Since its time for Halloween, the usual movie trailors about vampires have captured my attention - prompting me to draw a kind of parallel between vampirism and alcoholism. I'm sure Bram Stoker had a similar experience.
So, see the humor in the relationship, and try not to take it personally if you are a struggling alcoholic. I don't mean any harm.
Alcoholism is like vampirism because:
Vampires/alcoholics are "draining"
They sleep all day, come out at night
They bring a sense of dread, showing up when you least expect them, wreaking havoc and torment
They seem "undead", (not alive)
They look hellish
They provoke the "Dr. Van Helsing" mentality in some people
They use manipulative powers to get what they want
They sometimes turn others into vampires
The only way to kill them is a stake through the heart (last straw for the alcoholic, recovery, self-redemption, etc.)
Not saying alcoholics are monsters, but victims of a monstrous disease.
Happy Halloween, don't eat too much candy!
Best,
Deb
Mom of an alcoholic, Daughter of alcoholics, and on and on . ..
So, see the humor in the relationship, and try not to take it personally if you are a struggling alcoholic. I don't mean any harm.
Alcoholism is like vampirism because:
Vampires/alcoholics are "draining"
They sleep all day, come out at night
They bring a sense of dread, showing up when you least expect them, wreaking havoc and torment
They seem "undead", (not alive)
They look hellish
They provoke the "Dr. Van Helsing" mentality in some people
They use manipulative powers to get what they want
They sometimes turn others into vampires
The only way to kill them is a stake through the heart (last straw for the alcoholic, recovery, self-redemption, etc.)
Not saying alcoholics are monsters, but victims of a monstrous disease.
Happy Halloween, don't eat too much candy!
Best,
Deb
Mom of an alcoholic, Daughter of alcoholics, and on and on . ..
ktharp423
Very cute, and very well put:^)
deleted_user
never really thought of it like that but im still going trick o treeting with my kid so i can eat her candy..lol..
deleted_user
yeah and we drink blood, well red wine looks like blood dosent it?
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