Drinking Problem

(Continuation of previous story... "Close Call")

Alcohol releases your inhibitions. After a couple of drinks some folks can't seem to think straight. I discovered that in college after witnessing enough episodes of people getting trashed and making bad decisions. Admittedly, I've even made some highly questionable choices while under the influence. I've learned to function better, and avoid regrettable situations, over the years as my tolerance for the "sauce" has evolved. Unfortunately, some folks never learn how to control their impulses after they've put back a few.

My mom is one who believes that people use alcohol as an excuse to act on their poor judgment. I'm sure it's true in some cases, but she doesn't feel like alcohol should ever cause a seemingly innocent person to suddenly become rowdy or very sexual. My mom reasons that people who "act out of character" when they drink are simply exposing their true intentions. It's not a groundbreaking theory, but it's interesting that she believes all people reveal their true being when they're intoxicated.

Jenny's one night stand at the country music concert was the result of heavy drinking. She got hammered with her friends then suddenly discovered a penis in her vagina that didn't belong to her husband. Jenny owned up to a weakness for alcohol. It makes her feel very frisky, and sometimes leads her to have sex with guys who aren't her husband. Jenny didn't confess to more affairs, but admitted that her inner nympho comes out to play when she's drunk.

She was really upset about the situation, and confused about what to do next. Telling her husband about her romp at the country concert would tear the family apart. Jenny sought advice from her mom who offered a viable solution.

Me: Wow! What are you going to do? Is there a chance that the baby is your husband's?
Jenny: Of course. We have sex regularly. I'm pretty sure it's his but the timing is so close.
Me: That's tough. This is something straight out of Maury!
Jenny: I know, right?! I don't know how those people do it--telling everybody their business on national tv. I couldn't do it.
Me: Do you want another kid?
Jenny: Of course, but I'd want to know that both kids actually belong to my husband. I talked to my mom about it all, and she gave me good advice.
Me: You told your mom?!?! What she say?
Jenny: I tell my mom everything. We have a great relationship. She says that I should get an abortion.
Me: Are you going to do it?
Jenny: (tears) My appointment is in a couple of days.