In Alcoholics Anonymous, I knew I had found a protective haven. But
during the ensuing 4-1/2 years I fell into the category known, in AA
parlance, as a "chronic slipper." I might get a good six months of
sobriety under my belt, but then I would get a bottle to celebrate.
I did all the things that were suggested for me not to do. Within my first year around AA, I made some major decisions, like getting married, renting the most expensive apartment I could find, not using my sponsor, avoiding the steps, hanging around old haunts with my old drinking pals, and talking more than listening during meetings.
