StrugglingJim:
I am also alone, and it saddens me and terrifies me. I've lost my entire family and my husband. I moved across the country to a place where everything is new and I don't have many people who even really know me. I'm in here as much as possible for support and to get through these dark times. I understand how you feel.
But we know there's a lot of steadiness and strength to be gained as a result of not throwing our chemistry off with alcohol. I've only really taken a couple of significant drinking breaks before this but I'm trying to hang on to that recollection to get me through...