"I remember noticing them drinking. I remember seeing that it changed them. Not because they were drunk (they weren't), but because they were at ease, happy, giggling maybe, smiling."
"I remember thinking, as they held up the glass for me to sip, What will happen?! Will I see dragons?! Will I fall asleep?! Will I be drunk!!!"
At a young age, a child recalls tasting champagne at their godmother's house, contrasting their mother's minimal alcohol consumption. Despite limited exposure, alcohol's presence loomed large in their mind, associated with happiness and ease. Observing adults drink created curiosity and anticipation about the effects of alcohol. The child reflects on the normalcy of allowing a sip, highlighting how alcohol, though not prevalent, enhanced social interactions and altered the atmosphere of family gatherings.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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