recently discovered "fierce" and "feral" have same roots--
of interest to me since I'm beginning to support
healthy neutered Feral Cat Communities (yes, off-topic).
"Fierce" and "feral" also have same basis of
bravery and communal pride I found in AA.

absolutely, "persevere and fiercely protect your sobriety."
never go anywhere without it--you speak true, notz