Hi hills, welcome!!! I was a binge drinker too. Every 3 days was a binge. If I white knuckled it maybe 5 days. It was a thief and stole from my family, my professional career and my self esteem. Embarrassment, regrets and missing memories were all I got. I had to quit....for real. I'm just over 3 months sober and I have zero regrets. I'm smart and I have lots to offer in my profession, but I can tell you, drinking was getting in the way.....not any more. Life is improving the longer I go!