You hit the nail on the head! I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When I quit drinking, I told myself that I had to go at least a year without it, then I could go back if I wanted. If I didn’t give myself that option, I surely would have failed. It sounded like an impossible task at the time, but I fought hard. Well, the year flew by and at the end of it, I had absolutely no desire to drink anymore because I finally got to experience life without it. I certainly know I'm not immune, which helps me stay vigilant. That dragon is always stocking me, looking for any excuse to rear its ugly head again. And knowing that it’s waiting in the shadows helps me keep it a bay. Even this correspondence helps a lot. It takes me back to those days and it reminds me why I had to quit to get my life on track. So, thank you for that. Honest self-reflection is an extremely valuable tool. Sometimes it’s scary, but you must go back occasionally to remind yourself why you have to keep moving forward. I really hope your friend pulls through this. Just be there for him when he falls and keep reminding him that there is a much better way whenever he is willing to make the journey.