Hi there it took me to loose everything i owned Alcohol did , i did not own the clothes on my back the shoes on my feet , i was staying in a Graveyard , Then after months begging going back to the graveyard, The Priest got me in hospital what a state i was in they got me cleaned up , then a chap came from AA he took me to meetings , i knew this sober life was for me , as they say i tried everything else , i was once a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy i had everything , but my best friend (booze) had finally let me down i would do anything to stay sober , and i did , September i shall be sober 25years , today i have a wife and 2 kids by the grace of God , a day at a time , i will never forget were i came from , today i enjoy life , yes i have Mental issues but thats life , this site helps me and its Members , God Bless All X....Bob