My day 1 has not yet arrived. Im still reading the book, about 100 pgs to go... I know its a different way to others to read it before hand, but I am still learning about my AV whilst I am feeding it (or at least in the sober time before hand).... I feel more armed going into day 1 having read the book first... it is the way that will work for me. Tholen I will re read to reinforce. I have been practicing Gestalt therapy for 10 years so Im quite advanced at awareness of "constructs" such as the AV/Beast. Even got a visual for mine (he kind of looks like Gollum).
Also, in the book he keeps asking, have you had enough drink yet..are you ready... and whilst I think my tipping point is close, I am not yet there. It probably sounds like excuses but Ive got to really hate it to do this... Im going to jump soon... I dont want to do it half=arsed, I will jump as soon as I can (with full awareness the beast will also be tricking me into delaying).