many thanks to you all.
I have now registered 4 times, and I'm not getting the validation emails. GRR. when I try to change my email from ***** to work, i get locked out of the system.
anyway, the progression of this is the thing that pushed me forward w/ wanting to quit. I can remember a 6 pack of tall boys doing the trick, only to see how that would barely do anything for me. Not good.
the doc knows about the liver enzymes, and just told me to knock off the drinking. He seemed unconcerned. Regardless, my plan was to quit drinking and then return for f/u tests.
Redfish, I, too am a divorced dad. I enjoy 50/50 time w/ my kids, but that entire process of divorce is what sent me off the deep end. I wouldn't wish family court on ANYONE. As for what has continued to hold me down, it's the stress, anguish, and sadness I feel when I'm not w/ my kids.
I'm praying a lot, I have told my wife I'm quitting, and now it's up to me to be the person I know I can be.
thanks again for all of ya'lls support!