Ditto to 51anna.
I don't drink today and somehow, I never have to make those apologies anymore.
I don't hurt the ones I love. I don't embarrass the friends I hang out with.
I don't have to feel that shame today. And it feels good.
Oh yeah, and people WANT to hang out with me today.
This is all because I surrendered to the fact that once I drank, I could not predict or often control the outcome. I got sick and tired of paying the consequences. I admitted to my inner most self that I was an alcoholic.
Let us know when you are ready.