Originally Posted by
Anna 
I'm glad you're back It does sound like a difficult time for you and your family. Being sober is the best way to deal with life and it sounds like you're ready to do it. Try to remember to take care of yourself, too.
Anna, thank you, and of course I remember you too
Thanks for the welcome message.
Taking care of myself is a trouble area for me. I know they talk about it being a disease of denial and for me that is true in more ways than one. I feel I relapsed because I was overconfident in myself and didn't want to admit I really needed anyone else's help. Even though I was sober I was still in denial that I had a problem or didn't have it altogether on my own, thanks very much.