... a family that has high expectations of achievement... ; a child who is prone to excessive self-imposed pressure; a child who exhibits unusual levels of academic ability and intelligence. The combination often result in mental paralysis. The child may defect from expectations--her own above all--and take refuge in an entirely antirational set of behaviors that have, in fact, a highly organized structure.
-- Marya Hornbacher
sober for 5 months. i knew i couldn't take it anymore...
i had a glass of whiskey today.