It's great to have you with us, ImNot. I hope your life is about to change.
I dropped in here almost 12 yrs. ago, not expecting much. I wasn't prepared to quit all together, but soon realized it was the only way out of the nightmare. Towards the end of my drinking career - every time I picked up, unpredictable & dangerous things happened. I had to give up the idea that willpower would save me - there was never going to be 'a drink or two'. My social drinking had turned into alcoholic drinking, & total dependency.
Thanks so much for your post. You sound ready.