Hi Eliza. Foxman has bee tirelessly encouraging people who come to this forum along with many others for several years. I myself came or was drawn here for much the same reasons as you. In fact everyone here has a story. AA has been around for a long time and has successfully helped many people to gradually rebuild their lives and get rid of alcohol once and for all. I went to several meetings, but it isn't for me. But that's me and no criticism of the program whatsoever. My help has and still does come from a daily relationship with God. I don't mean going to church regularly or following man-made doctrines and rules. I can just as easily talk to him when doing household chores to walking my dogs. There are no 'silver bullet' solutions to this crippling disease. In fact, my wife and I were talking about the effects alcohol now has on her sister such as financial costs and how it almost cost me my life when I attempted suicide about 20 months ago. God intervened and because of His love, grace and faithfulness here I am writing this post. Every person who steps out into this world is part of God's plan, even if everything points to the contrary. God bless you and your loved ones. I am confident you and I or Foxman or others will be in touch.
