I think it is because I never let it get in the way of my job. It was a "weekend" thing. Or as a couple of family members had said "HEY it's okay to be a functional alkie" - well you know what...it's not....and I was a few years ago. But then it got way out of hand and I did cut it off to weekends only, meaning nights or days that I didn't have to work the next day...
I had also been surrounding myself by those that made up the same kinds of excuses and now I am ready to venture out on my own, well sorta, my bf and I are doing this together. In the same boat, I feel stronger having a "teammate" by my side.
I have a co worker that has been sober for like 20-25 years or something, she has done it all with AA, she has offered to go with me but that's not for me but she is a great support person too!!