marty,nice to meet you and welcome to the fellowship! as far as support,inspiration,identification,love and everything else that goes with being in AA goes there is nothing like it for an alcoholic that has thrown in the towel and has finally admitted powerlessness.its a big weight off eh? i wish you well marty and you are now another person in my prayers! my higher power is kept very busy! keep us posted.Charmian.:ghug3