Has any alcoholic ever successfully drank again?
I just celebrated 26 years sober, but I often wonder if i can ever drink safely again. So much of my drinking was done when I was young, directionless, and living at home. When I'm out on a date or at certain social events I'd like to take a drink along with everyone else. I've gone to enough meetings & witnessed the results of folks who have tried & failed, but nevertheless I still think i can. I don't make meetings like I used to so I know this plays a part in my thinking. The only thing that keeps me from trying is the fear that I might be wrong! I wonder if anyone with significant sober time has ever tried & succeeded?