I joined this forum about a month ago. I stopped drinking about 2 months ago. I am 53. I have stopped drinking before...one time I did it for 1.5 years. I never ever said that I was an alcoholic. I could admit to drinking too much, or to having a drinking problem, but I just realized the other day that I posted something where I actually admitted that I was. And it felt good. It's hard to work on something that you don't admit is there. Good luck Sid, and welcome. This place has kept me heading in a healthy direction. You will find lots of support and sharing here.