your majesty I didn't know you are a recovering alcoholic. how long has it been?
I'm not an alcoholic. What I am is an overeater, a hoarder and a spender. One night when I was really working my overeaters program I had this insane urge for a drink. I could see the glass in my hand and the amber of the liquor, feel the cold and the heaviness of the tumbler. I imagined it flowing over my tongue, the aroma rising in my mouth, the burn in my throat. THAT SCARED ME SHITLESS.
Because the other programs aren't strong in New Orleans I've been accepted by the AAs here as someone who doesn't have an alcohol problem yet, and doesn't want one. I make sure I only talk about the steps and spirituality and avoid my other issues. The PR goes to some meetings with me and I think it may do her some good as far as dealing with other people and whatever issues she may have.