Hello Northend.
I get where you're coming from with your story. I am glad you shared a lengthy introduction.
I took my first drink at 14. That night, I drank until I got drunk and puked. Miserable! I now think I was an alcoholic from that day forward, even though I wasn't able to get my hands on alcohol regularly until several years later.
Like you, I was able not to drink for long stretches at a time. I was even able to drink in moderation. Then, again just like you, I had a big blow up in my life. That started the drinking in earnest. My true binge went on for about 3.5 years, though I'd been a heavy drinker for years before that.
It's weird when you reach that point that you've jacked up your life so badly that you realize you need to quit. It's like standing in the eye of the hurricane.
I'm so glad you've been able to step away from your drinking and get help. Stick with whatever you're doing; it seems to work. SR is a great place to get support. The people here are very friendly and helpful.
I'm glad you're here.
