I too was very reluctant to go to AA. Took me almost 3 years before I went to my first meeting for me. I had been before, for or with my children. Grown up children.
Step 1. We admitted we are powerless over alcohol…. It’s a very powerful family disease that destroys lives. Shame is a very powerful wingman. It gets in the way of recovery.
There are many roads to recovery.
Here’s a great thread to check out.
I like to start my days here on the gratitude thread. Very powerful tool and great way to start the day.