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Congrats Bro - I have a lot of the same issues. I am from a large family and have 5 siblings that go to AA. 2 more that should be there. My father goes to AA as well. He has been sober for over 40 yrs now. One day at a time.
My Mom gave me a great quote from Alinon - "drinking is like stealing money from your kids". It really does drain you financially.
I have been blessed with a wife that does shut me down early. She had no simpathy for my hangovers. I have been very concious about this due to my history and refused to have the nightly drink. Again, my Mom said when these people fall off the wagon, it always start with having one beer/night. Then one coctail - then 2 and on and on.