There was a point in my life - not that long ago - when work stress and responsibilities ramped up and I thought "I can't quit, I need the alcohol to help me cope with the stress". I later discovered I was completely wrong. The exact opposite was true. I needed to quit so I could handle the stress. Things didn't come quickly, but once the brain fog started to lift I found I was much more capable than I gave myself credit for. This in turn became confidence and strength. I hope you stick around and continue to post your about your journey and thoughts.