I was a functioning alcoholic for many years. Ran a successful business, still stayed in shape & made it to the gym, never got a DUI. Then when the Covid shut downs hit, my drinking went off the deep end. In just one year, damn near lost everything. All of this at the age of 53. Quit cold turkey, the detox was hell. Probably should have gone to the hospital
445 days sober today. No meetings, no 12 steps, no sponsors. I think AA is incredibly helpful for most people, it's just not for me