Wow, Janice, that is a perfect image... the fire re-gaining full flame after smoldering quietly. That's exactly how it has always been for me... periods of drinking "moderately" or periods of AF, feeling fine, and then the internally felt compulsion comes right on back, full force.
It's fantastic that you are self-aware enough to see what was happening without getting sucked back into the entire cycle. Good for you!
wip
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AF since July 22, '08...
"Non-cooperation with evil is a sacred duty...
You must BE the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi)
Cause and effect are clear!
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