I want to take a moment and thank everyone for posting, encouraging, sharing stories and offering advice. My life has changed in a way I could NEVER ever thought possible even a few months ago. I've lost weight, my family is stronger, happier and we are having more fun than I can remember... and most of all, the cravings have almost completely disappeared! Every time I even think of reaching for a glass of wine, I remember how awful the next day feels and the terrible guilt and anger I felt towards myself. And for some reason now I can move past the craving and feel incredibly grateful for my second chance at life. And I have all of you to thank for it.

I cannot remember who suggested reading "The Easy Way to Quit Drinking" by Allen Carr, but I bought it and it resonated with me immediately. I finished the book in two days and I have not wanted a single drop of alcohol since. And I really do feel now that I haven't LOST anything, but GAINED my life back. And for that, again, I am eternally grateful.

Thank you my support group, from the bottom of my heart.

Deidre