Hello Nunewf and a hearty welcome from another Canadian (Ontariariario). I am glad you are here and since you already have extended periods of being AF under your belt you can certainly do this again. I could not do AA as I live in a very small town and I would never hear the end of it, if you get my drift.
The one thing none of us need is being put down and wear a scarlet A on our chest. I think we all feel badly enough already. Just try and read all the posts, especially the long term abstainers. You will find some amazing recovery stories. Just hang around and try to enjoy yourself while you are on your journey to sobriety. You can do this - of this I am convinced as you have done it before. You will find lots of good advise but I also feel that the habit of drinking should be replaced with something positive like simply going for a walk during witching hour etc. Do read RJ's book as it covers a lot of ground.
Some people can moderate but I couldn't. It took me a heck of a long time to finally accept that. I am 33 days AF today. I wish I could walk along a beach with you and dig up some clams, because I love the little suckers.
Be well and again welcome.
Lori
