Bobby--- I came into recovery hoping that AA would teach me "how" to stop drinking...for the rest of my life. Turns out that what AA has taught me is how to stop stopping, one day at a time.
When I see people come back, I see them oftentimes thinking to themselves that they are different from us: they can't stop drinking and we can. I gently let them know the truth, at least for me: you see, I can't stop drinking either! But what I discovered when I got sober on 10/20/01 was that while I can't stop drinking, it is possible for me to stay sober ONE DAY. And that day is ALWAYS called today.
Welcome back! We are more complete and whole with you among us. Today.
Take care!
Mike L.