So far, so good.

[buffyasummers]

But we've been here before, so I am not getting excited yet. Going on a week without a drink. I've been watching the bank accounts, including cash withdrawals like a hawk. Making him show receipts for everything. Everything is accounted for. I hate that it's come to this, and feel like such a bitch. But he chose this for himself. And he seems to be happier now that he's not drinking. We spent the day with his family yesterday for an early Thanksgiving get together. There was a bottle of his favorite whiskey on the table in front of him all evening, and he didn't even go near it.

I am praying it has finally "clicked" and we are on the road to recovery. Thanks for being there for me during this time.

[malibu]

That's good news! I also am wondering if he's doing this on his own or has outside support?

[buffyasummers]

I keep encouraging. But he says he's not ready yet. He still feels very embarrassed and ashamed. I think he will go eventually, though.

[flex]

He has nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about in an AA meeting. EVERYONE there at the meeting understands BECAUSE they've actually lived what he went through. That is what AA is all about.

[flex]

And chances are if he calls the AA Hotline, an AA guy would be happy to pick him up and take him to a meeting.