Originally Posted by
rah555 
Good morning all! Start of day 5 here. Been trying to get control of this for some time now. I think I've hit rock bottom. I've been trying to moderate but now realize that that is not option for me. I need to accept this and need to build an alcohol free life. This is a complex journey...trying to be kind to myself but I am embarrassed and frustrated. I want to succeed...no more regrets, no more hangovers, no more black outs.
Me too, rah. I was sober for almost a year and have spent the last 5 months trying to moderate. Just not worth it. We can't let that AV fool us anymore. I know life is much more enjoyable when I take alcohol off the table. You're right - this is a complex journey, but we can do it.