John Evans - there are some good people at the Mudcat who will no doubt be able to help and support in varying degrees ...

they are easy to spot ..

I send you my good wishes too ...

I don't consider myself to be sanctimonious or self-righteous and hope I don't come across in that way but the SERENITY PRAYER which is something I know AA members often quote is a useful maxim to us all as we bump along in this complex life ...

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

and the Wisdom to know the difference.

Go for it!

My life has been profoundly affected by alcohol - my father and my brother both violent alcoholics - my ex partner .... none of them ever acknowledged that they had a problem with alcohol (or a problem masked by alcohol). However, a very good friend of mine (female) reached her 'rock bottom' four years ago and went to AA. She has earned the respect of all who know her by facing her demons and succeeding in maintaining her sobriety. She has turned her life around .... in an amazing way. She is an inspiration t me. I confess, I didn't think she would be able to do it ... but she has.

You can do it...

Love to you this Easter,

Teasle