Sphal...wonderful post. I had accumulated several 24 hours awhile back...five years worth. I too joined on a online recovery board, and was sober. But...I wasn't as happy as I thought I should be. Alcohol still preoccupied my thoughts. Would I drink, or not drink, will others drink, or not drink...will I be able to be in that environment and not drink..blah blah blah. Then, with this last slip, I went to AA, the one thing I didn't do before. It too has made such a difference in my life. Other people that understood me, and understand what I just shared with no additional explanation.
Brent...your post was great also..I love the visual of the "empty glass". It is the truth, that we have to fill that void that we once drowned with booze.....
Richard., Dee has been able to work a great recovery program without meetings...some of us need meetings. We all have to find something that works for us...thats the key,
finding what works for us, and living a sober life.