My husband of going on 42 years is an alcoholic. He stopped drinking 32 years ago and goes to AA meetings. His staying sober and this challenge is a big part of his life. He goes to meetings almost every night and sponsors others that are starting the path to living their life sober. This step is a challenge in that you can’t expect people your disease hurt to just forgive and forget. You can never change their hurt. However, what is very important is your genuinely realizing the damage your addiction does to others and yourself and why you have decided to now live your life sober and honest. When you go to meetings you will be around others that know the challenge and offer you support as you learn to live a sober life.