Road to Belief

When I first came to AA eighteen years ago, I had no problem accepting that I was an alcoholic. In fact, I knew I was alcoholic before I came to AA because I had attended management training courses on how to identify drug and alcohol problems in my employees; I clearly fit the description. In addition, I am trained as a scientist and an engineer. The objective evidence was all around me--empty gin bottles, webs of lies, damaged relationships, and self-loathing. I had also tried unsuccessfully to quit drinking on my own for several years, so I knew that I needed help.