Giving up CDing is never easy, or possible in my opinion and experience, I started more years ago than I care to remember, and have gone through the phases of thinking that I should stop as opposed to "feeling" that I should stop. Now with the vantage point of hindsight I can see that it was a case of fighting a battle that I would never, or could never win. CDing is a part of the fabric of my life and who I am. With referance to alcohol and the abuse thereof, people tend to chose to drink, I don't know of anyone who is born needing a drink of alcohol, it always starts with them taking the first sip. I on the other hand have had the feeling to CD for as long as I can remember....I don't know many 5 or 6 year olds you feel the need a drink, but many CDer's here, and maybe you have had the feeling since an early age.
I hope that all works out well for you, you have the support of your GG, so if she can accept you for who you are...its time you accepted yourself for who you are.
Best Wishes
Jane