To forget about the extra pounds. The need to be fucked. The aches of done decades.
To numb the depression. The anxiety of my uselessness. The inequities of my mind going to rot in a boring life.
To silence the thoughts that I should pray more. Have more faith. Rely more on the grace of God to satisfy my wants.
To stifle the anger and pain and rage.
To just not lose my shit after a shitty day.
To make living slightly bearable.
That's why I drink.