“In the middle of my drinking career I found that I could explain away (artfully lie) certain behaviors that occurred during my drinking. I could distance myself from bad decisions, behaviors or results. I called this “skill” disaster management. I thought few others possessed this keen ability, and believed few could see through me.”
A lie that is half-truth is the darkest of all lies.
— Alfred Tennyson
Once in a while he may tell the truth. And the truth, strange to say, is usually that he has no more idea why he took that first drink than you have.
— Page 23 Alcoholics Anonymous
