I am learning so much, and am reminded of so much with this thread.
Noconincedence, yours is a wonderful example of recovery can work.
Bucyn..at first when I started reading your post I thought, boy that is a harsh tone to open with. But..that was my alcoholic self reacting. You are sooo right. Not that I have forgotten any of the h*ll I caused..but reading your passionate response is a reminder of what damage I can cause by not working my recovery program and making a living amends to my loved ones.
When newly sober and in recovery one can tend to get rather puffed up...we need to be deflated and remain humble and sincere. Any other emotion will not bode well for our recovery.