17494 - Why trying to be someone you’re not hurts!

Days Left On Earth: 17494

A few years ago I was given this advice by someone I admired greatly, "Don't try to be someone you're not'. This well-intended advice was both totally WRONG and RIGHT.

The person who offered the words of wisdom had assumed I was the persona that alcohol created and I should therefore stick to being this person. 

But I was trying to NOT be this persona, I desperately wanted to be me.

Have you found that people confuse your authentic self with the persona alcohol creates?