Originally Posted by
ShakesMcgee 
Hi-
I've come to this site and read the through the forums a number of times. I've been a drinker since I was 14 and I'm now 34, I don't necessarily drink everyday or get drunk everytime I drink, but if I get to a certain point I won't stop. I hate it, I would really like to quit for good. Nothing good ever has come from it.
I have a wife and 2 young children and another on the way, I don't want my kids to grow up seeing their father drink. I've found a couple AA meetings in my area, I haven't gone yet, I'm a little intimidated I guess, I feel like once I start going to meetings I'll have to give in and say I'm an alcoholic which is a bit scary. But deep down I know that's the case, I have a problem with alcohol.
Alot of advice here already given ShakesMcgee. Don't be afraid to go to AA. The way I viewed it before I thought it was punishment. But now I think it's a gift given so freely. You'll get alot of support in AA for sure. It's wise to go to these meetings if you want to quit drinking because its hard to do it on your own, although there are people out there that have stayed sobered without AA it can be hard and of course it's not for everyone. Just give it a chance, you'll see how many can relate to you. Just keep in mind though, just because you didn't go through this or that like someone else, everyone has their battle against alcoholism. I learned that the hard way. I always told myself I wouldn't miss work from drinking and thats what happened and things were going down hill. Anyway just try it some more and wish you alot of luck
You also got alot of support here, some even use this site for their support