Can someone who's been there, or is close to someone who's been there, relate to me how the first few weeks in recovery from alcohol abuse in an AA type typically play out? My partner is going through this, and I'm feeling pretty confused, abandoned, and (I'm ashamed to say) a little angry. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 24 answers

Are there any stories of recovering/recovered alcoholics (with more than a few years sobriety) returning to drinking without serious consequences? I'm looking for post-sobriety 'success' stories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Which Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is best for a newcomer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2005 - 19 answers

God found my wife, now what do I do? [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics on Apr 20, 2005 - 49 answers