Hi Dave and welcome back!
I'm closing in on 7 months...wow! I tried for 4-5 years to quit and never made more than 6 days. The difference this time is a lot of things.
SR makes a difference. I work on my life with a life coach. I have not only accepted that I wont drink again but have embraced it. Alcohol is no longer something to be desired in my mind. It is a revolting soul destroyer...and thinking of it that way helps me.
Check out The Secular section of the forum...I actually believe in God but find a program of knowledge and science has helped me. I have also read a million self help books and books about addiction. I feel all these factors have helped me. If at some point I need to change things up I am open to that too. What worked 6 months ago might not work 6 months from now.
Aa isn't necessary in my opinion but being proactive is
LaFemme