Tim Bruening <tsbrueni@pop.dcn.davis.ca.us> wrote:
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> I believe that the threat of losing her husband got her attention and
> caused her to make up her mind to quit.

That could have been what we call 'hitting bottom' - something happens that
breaks through the denial and causes the alcoholic to see what he or she
has become. This is what you hope for; it's the beginning of progress.

Tell her not to give up, no matter what. People who have a drinking problem
are ALWAYS welcome at AA meetings, no matter what their situation or
feelings.