One more thing.....
I've always felt I would be losing something by having to give up drinking FOREVER. I was embarrased about it, mad, unsure, whatever. Dennis my sponsor told me, "Christine this isn't a punishment, it will be a burden taken away from you." WELL HOLY MOLY, NO KIDDING. What an insight. He is so right, this burden can go. I will gladly say "I don't drink" anywhere, any time and hold my head high and be proud about it.