The best thing you could possibly do every morning and any time you feel you could use the support. Come here, too, and people will support you. In your locale you may be stuck with Nobama supporters, but if you stick to the topic of alcohol and general coping skills, it will make things easier in meetings. That's what I tell my kids for liberal professors. Are there online or email or by-phone sponsorships? You can Skype or chat with anyone practically anywhere. Maybe finding a sponsor, even a long-distance one, with whom you have more in common spiritually, ethically, politically and fundamentally would be a good idea. Good luck, welcome, and post anytime. You are among FRiends here.
A FReeper that is also a FoB has contacted me and we've connected by phone already. He is from a part of NJ that isn't too far away. And you are correct, checking in on FR is a real blessing for me. It helps me to understand that there are many other people out there that share my beliefs (and aren't willing to just roll over and die). Thanks again!