I don't know if "surrender" is the right word. I think what I experienced was an "acceptance" or "recognition" that (1) I'm alcoholic in the sense that I can't control or moderate my drinking, (2) that I'm an addict, and (3) I can never drink again.
Once I accepted that, the pieces all fell into place for me in virtually every sphere of my life: my relationships, my work, my physical health, my mental health, my appearance, my financial well being, everything came together for me, and once I was able to be honest about my drinking, I was able to face up to certain other psychological or emotional issues I had or have that I wasn't honest about and start addressing those issues too.
I've been sober for over two years. Even now I tear up at how much SR and everyone here has helped me.