I've had to surrender my ego, seriously or else I'd be drinking now.
This whole time while quitting alcohol and trying to live a better life I kept trying on my own thinking I can figure this out, I can figure anything out! Well I sort of did figure out that I can't figure it out because I've never been where I am right now. I had to surrender my ego and get help because honestly I know some people probably have the strength to get through it on their own and really, kudos to them! However, without my family and friends and God I could not do this even though I want to close up and act like I can.
I think with drinking I acquired this selfish ego so really in order to quit I have to surrender that over and allow myself to get the help I need in order to beat this, also to make it more easier on myself as well.