Thank you, Omega...it's funny - I don't consider myself an AA person at all, but after I hung up the phone with my son, I felt somehow healed in a small way, and I think he must've felt validated as well...and I thought, "Ah...this is what making amends is all about..."
I think that taking steps (whether they are AA steps, or whatever other movement in a positive direction) to gain back our self respect helps in not wanting to drink anymore.