Chronic relapser here, especially for the last 3 years. For me, this time something clicked. Currently 9 + months sober. I honestly do not know what was the difference but I talk to my wife often about what I’ve learned from SR & am surprised at the reaction I get. It’s positive! She’s put up with my heavy drinking, especially over the last 14 years, & usually when I talk sobriety she rolls her eyes, but she thinks the difference this time is this site. I had read the recovery stories since July 2017 but started posting this year. Also, daily exercise is critical for me as it’s so incompatible with drinking & helps in so many ways not to relapse. But learning about the AV, HALT as one person mentioned, the bartender who sees people go from NA back to drinking, adjusting to inevitable downturns & resetting the plan, this is good stuff. Good luck on your journey. I am rooting for you.