Great job Determined!
I've never been a big fan of explaining choices with the "av". It bestowes unearned power on the negative voice that pops into everyone's head once in a while- regardless of the activity or situation.
The av is not a third party. I see it more as a person's "sv" (Sabataging Voice). It's the fear and worry that one doesn't deserve success and therefore shouldn't really committ to a worthy goal-- or the thought that things are going "too well" which can bring one out of their comfort zone.
It's one telling themselves they can't do it, they are not worth it, It's too hard, ect. It's looking for reasons they can't instead of reasons that they can and should.
A bunch of us are at the point where we confidently tell others (obviously situation specefic) we are alcohol free.
Let's remeber to tell ourselves that as well any time a flicker of doubt surfaces.