While watching a movie about the US Marines, the main protagonist stated, “You can’t handle the truth,” to the cross- examining attorney. I began to reflect that perhaps I never wanted to know the entire truth about my drinking before I got to A.A.
The only people that can’t handle the truth are those that suffer so much anxiety that they will live in denial, in order to prevent their illusion from being destroyed and feeling more anxiety.
— Shannon L. Alder
The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.
— Page 30 Alcoholics Anonymous
