“When Teresa’s troublesome emotions lead her to remedy them with alcohol, an accident and a spiritual awakening offer a healthy outlook.” Teresa is an ordinary woman who helps in her community and is loved by her neighbours, but when her drinking becomes problematic, it raises a dilemma: is she an alcoholic, worrier, or both? Teresa's alcoholic remedy places her life in jeopardy, but an unseen voice and her obedience to follow - change her life. This fairy tale is an invitation to consider how people become so-called 'alcoholics.' It illustrates how worry, fear and anger influence our choices and experience. it highlights the impact of community spirit, and how love can conquer overwhelming misery that leads to despair, anger and a life of existence, rather than living.