Hi Mari - I'm just reading this for the first time, too. Everything you said in the beginning of this thread made perfect sense, and I was about to say you should take it to the next level (a meeting) & then I saw you've gone. That's wonderful!
This is what I keep dragging my feet on. SR got me sober & kept me that way for 1 yr & 10 mos. I intended to go to meetings for extra support, but still haven't made it. I have been in the past, but they were court ordered & my heart was definitely not in it at that time. I usually feel very strong and determined, but then there'll be the day I'll let my mind wander & think - "I wonder what would happen if I had one or two?" I'm so glad you had a good experience.