Every little bit helps as they say. This is a very well written synopsis by somebody who has succeeded very well with moderation and hosts meetings in a large city somewhere, I think on the West Coast.

http://themoderationmanifesto.wordpress.com

Moderation Manifesto: Appetites

You and your appetites can live together as long as it’s clear who’s in charge. Your love for each other is unquestioned, but at the same time there need to be rules and routines, places where certain behavior is okay, and others where it is not. Keeping your appetite on a leash when you leave the house is a good way to stay out of trouble. Some house training is in order as well.
Remember, you have an obligation to pay attention to these appetites. Neglect them and eventually they will erupt in a frustrated destructive fury. (I could belabor the metaphor to the breaking point by suggesting that checking into a rehab center is like sending them to the kennel–eventually they come home after being cooped up, but I’ll think stop with a mere mention of that.)
So, if you’re trying to reform your drinking, think of it as training something that you love, rather than fighting something that is your enemy.

http://www.cjob.com/2015/01/12/addictio ... anagement/

Another very informative woman talking about a problem near and dear to all of us.

Guapo I went to my second face2face MM meeting in St Louis yesterday.......very helpful.

I find blending the two (TSM and MM) makes a great deal of sense.

Thanks for the lead!

And I should add that they are receptive and welcoming that I'm doing TSM.........More curious than anything else really.

MM & TSM go together like a wink and a smile. Glad you like MM. Donna Dierker is very smart, along with the moderation manifesto blog writer.

She leads the St Louis meetings, and yes, she is very smart and well read.