I quit drinking. I made a decision not to drink. Willpower has nothing to do with it at all. I made a decision and I made a decision not to change my mind. So now I don't drink.
If you find that you need a program and all that . . . well good for you. At this point in my life . . . I don't. Sorry if that offends you.
Again Rue, I wish you and everyone else success in fighting alcoholism in whatever way they choose. I would like to point out to you that you are working a program of some sort, whether or not you choose to believe it. Your posting on this site, which is a recovery forum for alcoholism, and in your own way, your seeking some form of support from others. Are you not? What other purpose could you have for being here?
I don't believe that I can do this on my own, and if you thought you could you never would have started this thread.
Again, best wishes.