"Can alcoholics ever drink alcohol again? And yes the answer was:
This is one of those cases where it is very important to check your source! LOL
One of the great things about being in AA (Also sad) is I get to see first hand that real alcoholics can never drink normally again no matter how long they have been sober. The prime example is one guy who I know personally who had 22 years sober using AA. He stopped coming to meetings or calling his sponsor. Well about 8 months ago he decided it was okay for him to have a few every now and then. In less then 2 months he got 2 DUIs & would have had a 3rd but the cop felt sorry for him because he had totalled his Harley.
Things like that let this alcoholic know that a drink every now and then would NEVER be enough!
I went to bed quite relaxed, because I didn't like my plan anymore. Good thing it wasn't Christmas Eve yet.
Glad to hear you thought it through and are happy with your decision.
BTW Happy Holidays right back at you.