As an alcoholic from a family of the same, I have had my problems with the stuff. I quickly learn that I don't feel well after I have had too much, which for me is a mere two shots. I can't sleep because I wake up with stomach aches, and I feel drained the next day. Lucky me! It makes me sick!
Unlike you, I do not keep alcohol in my home. This way, I don't drink to excess, and most evenings I don't drink at all. When folks come over, it's byob, or I might buy just enough to make one cocktail each for us. I drink only when I go out to dinner or a club, and then I try to keep it to only one.
Not having alcohol in the house makes a lot of sense for you for sure. It sounds like you have the discipline not to drink excessively though but yeah, not having it there to tempt you is smart.
I don't have the temptation actually. I mean it wouldn't bother me if I never drank alcohol again, and even when I do, I don't get drunk. I don't need it to have fun or feel relaxed or whatever.
I guess we're all different though, and that's how it should be.
Thanks for commenting and your personal story.