I think most of us look at how good our life is going and we subconsciously or not equate our abstinence with control....I could add a drink or two into the mix and be ok!
I think all of us need to accept that any thought that suggests drinking is good idea is a lie.
We all have years of evidence to prove that to ourselves, if we care to look back.
That acceptance can be a long time coming tho...so supports important I think.
I recommend you visit the
Secular Connections forum if you think you may benefit from a non 12 step approach like RR or SMART etc.
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