My war with alcohol is over and I lost. Am I powerless over it? Guess that would depend on how you define powerlessness. All said and done I just avoid that first drink. I keep things simple and don't get to wrapped up in what others think. Cow seems to be doing well and however she comes to grip with sobriety is good.
Last summer there was a member who refused to believe he was powerless over booze but could wrap his head around the concept he was powerless about what happens after taking that first drink. Fine. It's all good.