Originally Posted by
Gabe1980 
... I was going to AA for a bit and for me it seems like this might be a good place to start. I have the number of a lovely woman who I'm hoping might sponsor me. ...
Hiya Gabe, I don't know you, and maybe you Scots are just very polite and reserved people, but this doesn't have the tone of resignation and determination I like to see in someone who's serious about their alcoholism and willing to do anything to get away from drinking.
Are you very sure you can't control your drinking?
Me? I was thoroughly beaten, in total surrender, and willing to do anything I was told.