hello
I am a newcomer to this and trying to get sober and make some changes to my life. I drink when I am anxious and I often do not know when to stop. Drinking changes my personality to something very dark. The after affects of a drinking-night are horrendous for me. I rebel against my husband who usually tries to get me to stop. I get away with rationalizing because generally I am a successful person. Alcohol will most likely take everything from me. I am very nervous and ashamed of my status as an alcoholic. My family has a long history of alcoholism, including my mother and we were always taught to hide and pretend that everything was ok.