Yes, I believe in the power of the human spirit implicitly, but no change comes without great sacrifice. If you are following what you feel is right for you, then I can wholeheartedly wish you the strength you'll need to turn your will into your reality.
Don't be afraid to change your mind as you get further down the path, this isn't being wishy-washy, but allowing yourself to make new decisions based on new information as more is revealed. I know for me (becomming sober), there was much I couldn't have known at the beginning, but I learned so much from going through the process, I know you will learn a lot about yourself as well.
I hope a time will come when this place can be a source of comfort rather than temptation, but if that's not the case now, don't eliminate the possibility that it might be later. I didn't go to bars for a long time, but now having been alcohol-free for so long, I can go anywhere and not be tempted, your heart will tell you what you need to do. I will wish you well in all.
