I've been thinking about this post. The lady had 4 months sober and yet killed herself. Its a reminder of how difficult the first year of sobriety is...I've been sober 5 years and 8 months but if I ever drink again I'll die a drunk because I will never do that first year again. That first year is so, so hard. It's like your world gets turned upside down and your best friend gets taken away. I think there is a biologic withdrawal for the first year. All the neurons in your brain have to heal and find new ways to cope with life.