Hi @HelenofTroy,
I'm glad you had a great trip and thanks for sharing your AV struggles. It definitely seems to pop up every now and then, even after a period of calm and strength. It serves as a good reminder to us all, at any stage of sobriety, to stay vigilant and not become complacent. We must always have our toolkit sharpened and at the ready for surprise attacks of the AV!
How amazing is that sense of relief though? I have had some dreams lately in which I drink and wake up (in the dream) with a hangover, and a crushing feeling of guilt and shame, and the feeling of relief when I actually wake up and realise it was just a dream is incredible. A solid reminder of why I am on this path.