I started reading here around 2007 or 2008 after learning about it in the comments section on Kyle Veazey articles. The yuku records say I first posted in 2010.
Alcoholism can be isolating. Seriously consider checking out a group--AA, Celebrate Recovery, or something else. It's the community as much as the technique that matters. Or go to a counselor or counseling program. There's 0 shame in that.
But also check out Katie Herzog's Drink Your Way...