I originally sobered up at the age of 26 I did a 28 day program at Hazelden and I totally just 'got it'. I got out, went to NA for a year, picked up that 1 year keytag, got busy, I started college, worked, did the whole domestic goddess routine and didn't make my recovery the priority. Then, when I was really stressed about breaking up with my fiancee, etc....I found myself having that one free shift drink after work, started hanging back with my dearest gf (also addict/alkie)and well, in a short time I was worse than when I left off before. Stuggled for awhile, made several other attempts (inpatient and meetings) gave up for awile and went to live the life of an addict NOT trying to recover. I'm sick of that hell. I'm going to hit a meeting Wednesday night, and start going back to church. Also, I'll utilize the good 'ol net and SR for support. So glad I found this site!