Have we lost the choice to drink? (The Daily Trudge)

Have we lost the choice to drink? On pages 22–24 of Alcoholics Anonymous, the question is made clear: have we lost the power of choice when it comes to drinking? The Big Book describes how the alcoholic mind works—how even when we truly want to stop, something happens before the first drink that leads us back again. It explains the strange mental blank spot, the return to drinking without a clear reason, and the reality that self-knowledge alone is not enough. Today on The Daily Trudge, we break down what these pages actually say and what it means for anyone struggling with the idea of control, choice, and the cycle of relapse. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep going back?”—this is the conversation. Trudging Together. No one trudges alone. 🙏 🔔 Subscribe for more Daily Sobriety Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/@thedailytrudge3367 #addiction #recovery #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery #sobriety #sober #love #soberlife #recoveryispossible #mentalhealthawareness #depression #alcoholism #addictionawareness #soberliving #drugaddiction #wedorecover #anxiety #onedayatatime #soberaf #addict #drugs #alcoholicsanonymous #rehab #selfcare #motivation #healing #steps #alcoholfree #selflove #addictiontreatment