“When I avoid alcohol completely,” a reader writes to James Parker, “I feel lighter and more hopeful despite the state of the world.” Would Parker advise others to give abstinence a try? Read his thoughts in this week’s “Dear James”: - ThreadSky

theatlantic.com • 15 days ago

“When I avoid alcohol completely,” a reader writes to James Parker, “I feel lighter and more hopeful despite the state of the world.” Would Parker advise others to give abstinence a try? Read his thoughts in this week’s “Dear James”:

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fightingfascism.bsky.social•14 days ago

I enjoy drinking. When I drink, I have a good time and dance a lot. Sorry that you're life is so sad and pathetic.

fightingfascism.bsky.social•14 days ago

Yes, because clearly your experience is everyone's experience and so everyone should be just like you. Narcissist much.

samuelplankmaker.bsky.social•15 days ago

To alcohol! The cause of - and solution to - all of life's problems.

amyfordalbano.bsky.social•15 days ago

There is only one thing that can make the worst problem even worse. And that's by adding alcohol.

safergus.bsky.social•15 days ago

Unfortunately, a LOT of us feel like Lloyd Bridges right now.

brbradley.bsky.social•15 days ago

I stopped abruptly after I had a stroke. My memory immediately became better and continued to improve. I was able to remember way more about my life than before, it was like pulling a thread and following wherever it went in my brain.

brbradley.bsky.social•15 days ago

My cognition improved and my thoughts were much more controllable. I wish it wouldn't have taken a stroke to choose a healthier lifestyle. I can't change the past.