I am kind of in agreement w/ BadCompany here. My situation was this: I was sober off and on for 20 yrs but hand never REALLY worked thru the steps until 2 yrs ago...so I had untreated alcoholism. I would go to meetings, I would share at meetings and I would relapse continually because of all the GARBAGE I was carrying around in my heart. Fear, resentments, anger, amends to be made, guilt, depression, anxiety, etc... I needed the steps, I needed the solution!!
Finally a gal sat down w/ me and helped me to work thru the steps QUICKLY and viola.....I recovered! She took the time once a week for about 8 weeks to work w/ me and gave me lots of homework. I am forever grateful for dear "Maria" for being there and working w/ me. I was kind of embarressed at times cuz she knew everything, but even more grateful that she helped me take it to my HP and see my part in it (resentments) and let it go...
