Key points

Alcohol mimics the emotional safety that was missing in childhood.

It temporarily quiets the inner critic and boosts bonding chemicals.

Real healing means learning to feel safe expressing love without needing alcohol.

Have you ever noticed something change after a glass of wine or a cocktail? Maybe you or your partner suddenly become more talkative, affectionate, or emotionally open. It might feel like a wall has come down. For a little while, everything feels easier. More connected. More loving.

Then the next morning, it’s gone.

If this feels familiar, there’s a good reason. Alcohol can temporarily unlock emotions that feel stuck or out of reach.

But the real story is not about the alcohol itself. It's about what might be happening underneath, especially if you grew up

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