Hi, Lava.
I enjoy SR.
Sometimes in my real life--not so much. I definitely drank to escape and muffle out stressful situations.
So when I realized that my substance as a human being was dwindling away to nothing because of the alcohol, I didn't hesitate to camp on SR day and night. It was my lifeline to sanity.
I learned practical techniques for resisting difficult temptations--plus I learned a lot of life wisdom from people who had walked the road before me.
Many of the stories here are fascinating.
I recommend that you come on here at your most vulnerable times, both to read and to let loose with a primal scream if you are at the end of your rope.
Often just a quick five minutes here would give me just the boost I needed to get through one more night.
Hang in there!
PS--my life is much better now because through the maturity of sobriety I have learned how to love better and build better.
I have seen pictures of Uganda, and it looks beautiful.