Welcome, Christmaslights - it's wonderful to have you here with us.
I never thought I could live without my constant companion. My whole life had been spent relying on it in every situation. I was no longer happy or having fun while drinking - those days were long gone. Yet still I clung to it, afraid of facing the world "alone". I never realized the prison I had created for myself.
Congratulations on reaching out for a new life. You have a positive attitude and you have SR - the more you post, the nervousness will fade. I found this place by googling health issues of alcoholics. To think I might never have known about this wonderful world of support, love, and encouragement. I hope you'll tell us more about yourself. I found that once the secret was out, a huge burden was lifted from me. I'm sure you'll feel the same.