Originally Posted by
CarolD 
To actually quit drinking...
I had to want to stop more than I wanted to drink.
Welcome back...
ITA with this and would add 'and live a sober life'. In the past I had wanted to quit but didn't really want to live sober. Too boring and lame. I had to really believe in my heart that I would be happier sober than drunk. It took me a long time. I hope you get there, too.