Manomanomanoman.....I am getting so much out of this thread! The first thought that floats to the top for me is "acceptance". I have found the key to my sobriety is acceptance that I am an alcoholic and that I cannot drink no matter what. Many have accepted that they are an alcoholic but it can be easy to stumble on the "no matter what" part. This is where I am focusing my recovery efforts right now...on the NO MATTER WHAT.