Originally Posted by
Sean4988 
I am still very frightened of relapsing as almost everyone says it will happen.
Well, you hear that a lot. BUT not everyone relapses. If you aren't 6 months sober, it can hardly be called a relapse anyway, since you only reach partial remission at 6 months, remission at a year (for those, like myself, who believe it to be a disease). however, relapse or going back out do not have to happen. That is up to the individual.
I choose to believe I will never drink again, I will never relapse, I will never go back out. Why? Because if I believe relapse is inevitable, well, quite frankly, it will be. Doesn't mean I am not vigilant, but my mind is set. I will not drink again.
Glad you rediscovered AA. Lots of people think it is okay for other people, but not for them. I think it works for everyone. But the individual has to be open and ready.