Lurked on SR for about two years - trying to quit on my own, some counselling support, self-help books, reading inspiring posts - didn't work but certainly helped (good stretches of sobriety, learning).
Quit drinking & joined AA & SR on the same day. Prayer/spiritual awakening, AA - steps/sponsor/meetings, SR, support of family members, self-help books, taking better care of myself - everything fits together. It's a good life.
The day I joined this site, I was so full of self-hatred & hopelessness. Some kind people here gave me strength when I had none, gave me hope. They carried me. I'll never forget that.