Hi Fiona — thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to read and write. I must admit I got annoyed with a lot of the sober story books i read when no-one seemed to have a slip-up. My God, how did they do that! I wanted triumph after many failures so i could relate.

I have found a few now though, which cheered me up, lol :)

We seem to be in exactly the same place and have the same thoughts. It is comforting to me that it is not just me out in the world who is like this. We are our own tribe and we need to stick together and support each other.

I was thinking I need to find or start a local group for people to catch up, socialise (no alcohol!) and just support each other. You wouldn't happen to be in Perth, Australia would you? I need to find me some more non-drinking mates!

I am actually going to my shamanic meditation group’s belated Xmas dinner tomorrow night. No one drinks. There will be live music, dancing and vegan food galore. I can’t wait. No sarcasm — we always have so much fun. It is possible without alcohol — who knew? :)))