welcome to the class of sept there Racer , you sound like youve gotta great plan of attack there , and AA is a great place for support youll be glad you went . I'd like to also say thats one big leap so many are scared to take " telling your friends" most fear the humiliation and such , but you yourself found out who your true friends were when you announced this to them . coo'doos on doing so . were glad your here .. Im Endzy an im a alki 6 yrs in recovery and its a great place to be .... anything IS possible if you willing to do what ever it takes .. have a great sober day ~ endzy~