Thank you, I respect your opinion and take on things. I agree with you that there are other options that may work for people. It's good to have a well rounded approach to something as monumental as getting sober. I appreciate your perspective, and hope the OP does what's best for them. Have a good night

I respect your opinion. However, in my experience war stories are generally used as a way to qualify, and are typically reserved between a sponsor and sponsee. It's typically frowned upon to JUST focus on war stories in meetings. Generally the focus is on "What happened, and what its like now". I've never attended an AA meeting that just focuses on the past. Though all meetings are different.

I don't think it's false hope. People are speaking from their own experiences, and their own sobriety is proof to back it up. Sobriety is definitely possible. It can be tough at times, but again, its possible. I personally am cool with going to meetings for the rest of my life if it means that I have a chance at staying sober. An hour a day a few times a week is a small price to pay, in my opinion.

AA isn't perfect, because people are not perfect. I've seen many meetings derailed because of human drama. However, ive seen some legit miracles in my time. The transformations people have made are truly inspiring. For me that's enough. Be well.

Those numbers are generally for people who stay sober their first time. The statistics when dealing with addiction are never good, unfortunately, and for lots of people it takes multiple attempts. By no means am i saying that AA is the only way to stay sober... Some people go to church and it helps, some people see a psychiatrist.. Etc. Im just talking about what works for me, and my personal experiences. 5-10% is still better then the alternative, in my opinion.

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A higher power can literally be a doorknob, the term is taken very literally. I was initially scared off for that reason, i definitely didn't want to be part of a group that shoves "God" down my throat. However, ive found that anyone that mentions Jesus or the Biblical God gets spoken to about it, most meetings generally aren't cool with that. Though I will say, they do say the lords prayer at the end of some meetings, which is a bit weird. It's not mandatory though (nothing is in AA, except a desire to stop drinking/using) and i normally don't take part.

You earned your name..😉

I respect your opinion. But I disagree, AA is not another religion. I know Satanists and atheists that attend meetings. What religion would be cool with that? It can definitely seem a bit cult like at times, but it does work.

Hi,

So im actually in AA, and live not that far from you. There are a lot of great meetings in Monroe and Newtown, and the surrounding areas. Generally it's recommended that you do a 90 and 90 when you first get sober. 90 meetings in 90 days. Most people complain about this at first, but ive never witnessed someone who completed this not be better off for it.

There are a lot of great online meetings, but i recommend in person meetings when you are starting off. The social aspect of AA is a huge part of it. The setup of the meeting ensures that everyone has a chance to share, so that one person cannot "hold the meeting hostage". So you won't have to worry about it being a one sided conversation, that's what sponsors are for. 🙂

If you want any advice on great meetings around you, or need to talk, message me.