To: I’m 25 years old and I’m an alcoholic.

Me: I just met a guy who’s an alcoholic, he’s a few years younger than you so your confession hit home. I want to know him better but I don’t want to be hurt. There’s so much potential but I can’t even begin to consider anything with him until he’s sober and focused on something again. I’m going to have to talk to him about it and hope he doesn’t become angry with me. Sigh. He just can’t make me feel safe like this.

Start undoing the damage from the alcohol now. Get your s*** together sooner than later.