Originally Posted by
Terminally Unique 
A very interesting thread where GirlFromCO finally took the plunge, made her Big Plan, and felt the Abstinence Commitment Effect (ACE).
I've been more of a lurker here than a participant. I still haven't read the book, but have been using the method to very successfully disassociate from my AV. I've avoided drinking alcohol for the past 9 months.
However,I've never been able to fully embrace the lifelong commitment. I've been operating without a big plan.
Last night I did a lot of reading through this thread...something I hadn't done in a while. I came across the link to GirlfromCO's story and for once I could fully see the gift that having a Big Plan delivers...freedom.
I woke up this morning...the morning of my 9 month anniversary btw...fully committed to a lifetime of sobriety and it feels truly wonderful. I can take in a big breath and on the exhale really meditate on the joyousness of the meaning in "I will never drink again, and I will never change my mind".
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Now I am truly recovered and I did it myself.
I'm so happy.