Going to AA tonight.

So much of my sanity, freedom and living a peaceful life with some dignity and having a happy marriage depends on me never drinking alcohol again.

I don't agree with all AA ideology and everything in AA literature but I like the idea of AA as one alcoholic talking to another; and a sober alcoholic getting support and advice from other sober alcoholics.

I like these sayings especially:

First things first.

Easy does it.

Count your blessings.

How important is it?

It goes without saying that a return to drinking and general active addiction will not only lead me to financial poverty but also a poverty in relationships, which is more than 10 times worse.


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