First and foremost, I realize it was through a Power Greater than myself.
Secondly, this time was different as there was absolute and complete openness and honesty with my wife.
I also had the complete commitment not to take the first drink. The slightest amount of lust for me = death. And I didn’t want to go back there.
Anytime I wanted to take that first drink, I had to surrender and say, "if I truly want sobriety I have to let G-d do his work." AND HE DID!
I hope now to keep climbing the wall of honor one day at a time!