That was a great read and one I needed to read. I realize now that I let myself drink over and over till near death and still the AV will call to me that this person, or that situation caused me to drink. Wrong. Finally I know it was always me. There has been a great freedom for me this new year as I continue to work on this knowledge. Yes the dog and fridge piece was EXCELLENT! Thank you all for your shares and help in waking me up!!!! Even at near 62 I can have a lot of life to live.