Originally Posted by
ThaBadGuyx 
Regarding the foot in the door, just get into the right mindset, and begin with moderation. Just take some steps. I dont know if I will give up altogether but I think any extra time sober will be better than none. I understand that the moderation thing doesn't last, for now I'd like to keep practicing and learning from you all.
TBG, i, too, liked to keep practicing moderation, as that kept drinking in my life. and i practiced and practiced and practiced, and never got perfect!
at moderation, that is.
what i learned from decades of practicing was that forever abstinence is the way for me.
and i've never regretted knowing that and finally following through.
sounds like you've already done a lot of practicing in your life, but maybe are not convinced by the results you've seen so far?