((Christina))) do you feel a need for greater networking in achieving your goals? let the answer be your guide to who you choose to spend your time with... i struggled with the alcoholic/not an alcoholic question for years... spent my time examining the topic of denial... looked and examined my relationships, the status of my economic situation and many other factors in assessing my need to go sober... i didnt want to fool myself and make a BIG error in evaluating my addiction status... some things Christina, i think we only get to know in time.... remember that health is the goal... find supportive and caring friends.. sometimes tho, ive needed to learn about accepting others for their faults too and we do some sort of psychological tango together as we learn... it does get lonely some days and networks can really be our asset.. i hope this helps and doesnt confuse... Congratulations on 6 Months