mctill
08-19-2010, 09:52 AM
Hi, I'm Michael. I'm 3 months into recovering from a 18 year relapse. At 30 years old I decided that alcohol was interfering with my life and went through a private treatment program. For the next 8 years I finished my bachelor's degree and my master's and my career took off. On a business trip at 38 I was convinced to have a glass of wine to celebrate a success and I thought I could handle drinking again after the world didn't fall apart. For the next 16 years I did handle it (I thought) without any major disasters. 2 years ago a great executive opportunity became available so we moved to a new state and started over. I spent the 1st 8 months alone there while my wife sold our home and the alcohol consumption really progressed even while the job success continued. I still thought I was handling it because of my career and personal successes and I was able to cut it back when my wife joined me. In a very quick period this year it almost fell apart. All of the sudden the drinking almost took over. I could have lost everything....wife, kids, grandkids, job, home, health but I have a final chance. I'm looking forward to participating here as I go through recovery for the final time. I'm the ultimate proof that God looks after drunks and fools. He gave me a gentle nudge that showed me if I want to live to see then new grandkids coming that I had better get back to sobriety. Regards