Auckland,
Sorry about the meeting. Sounds like you were still able to get something out. Great that you went to the cafe.
This is definitely not my first rodeo. Been doing alcohol and stuff since High School. I was sober and active in AA for 9 years.
Each rodeo seems to get harder and harder. I read a thread somewhere that talked about this and I just kept thinking:
endless pit or Dante's inferno?
I can definitely relate to being a "hermit". I am currently serving a self imposed 14 day day house arrest.
Best for me and those around if I limit temptation and outside contact.
Comedy: I just found out tonight that there is a comedy thread:
Go to Forum (on top bar)
Scroll down to "Social Groups"
Thread is "Recovery Follies" pages - mix of videos, images, etc
I remembered this line:
laughter IS the best medicine
Keep up the good work!