>Actually, I generally agree, you (the royal "you") are the only one who can save yourself. Now, I also believe another person can buy you some time, can steer you in the right direction,can help you , can even inspire you....but you're right, in the end, it's up to the person themselves.
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>Absolutely! I am a big believer in personal responsibility. If someone else can be one's salvation, they also have the power to be one's destruction. Personally, I would much rather empower myself <s>.

I do believe in personal responsibility. One area in which I am very grateful to have the help of others is in AA. It's no secret that alcohol is my biggest challenge. I do benefit a lot from others in the group, many of whom have been sober for a long time. So I know it's possible. I am still not 100% there (I am fine today) but am a lot better off than I was. And I definitely do not take all the credit myself. If you want to make an alcoholic laugh, just say you think willpower is enough.