Originally Posted by
JADIII I have a lot going on in my life (job, marriage, kids, etc.)
So have I and many, many other people in the world. That's not a reason to drink for most people.
Originally Posted by
JADIII It just seems like always thinking about not drinking starts to get taxing on my and then I finally cave.
You need to work a plan of action to make sure you don't cave. You MUST want to NOT drink. There is no room for half measures.
Originally Posted by
JADIII Why can't I do the same with booze as it doesn't taste that great?
Because you are not drinking it for the taste, you are drinking it to get drunk.
Originally Posted by
JADIII Also, many of you post here each day or at least check in. How/why does that help you? Is it something that makes you open your eyes to things or is it something that makes the AV go away?
It keeps me aware of the reason I came here in the first place. And now, with some time under my belt, I can encourage people like you to change your life around and be sober and happy.