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"My understanding is that AA does focus a lot on a "higher power" or a god, which is understandable and perfectly fine, but this may not mesh with our beliefs or where we are with our own spirituality/religion at this time. I encouraged him to try another AA to see if it was a better match, and he is willing to try it out. But was wondering if all AA's have such a strong focus on religion. Also, are there other groups besides AA that he could participate in if AA is not a good match? "


I wish I had my Big Book right here to quote but I don't....Yes AA does focus on a Higher Power...not religion. "Higher Power or a God of your understanding." When I first got sober I didn't get that whole concept so my sponsor told me that my HP could be anything, something physical worked for me initially until my own idea of my HP developed. Now I have a great, solid relationship with my HP....thank God. You can see that it really doesn't have much to do with your "spirituality/religion at this time" it is seperate from that.

There are a great deal of programs to help alcoholics but AA has a great track record. I suggest your A get a temporary sponsor until he gets a sponsor, someone with some time that can break it all down for him. Have you ever read the big book? It is a wonderful book and there is a chapter in there called "To Wives" which is great even though it should be titled "To Spouses" HA!

Good luck. It really is a wonderful program and I know it works, it is working for me. I hope this gave you a little insight.