Good to meet you, Breck! I know exactly what you mean—when I first found SR, it was a revelation to see so many people who had gone through such similar experiences.
Originally Posted by
Breck 
Just today I started hearing that sinister voice telling me that life would be more enjoyable with alcohol. Instead of pouring a drink, I came here.
Nice work! When I first quit, I wanted to somehow silence the voice. Things got a lot easier for me when I realized it was OK to hear the siren song, it's to be expected during the early days of recovery. The point isn't to silence it, but instead to just do what you did—recognize it for what it is, and see drinking for what it is. Someone here told me, "It's just a feeling. It can't actually hurt you." That was a big idea for me... but looks like you've already figured it out for yourself. Great post.
