Originally Posted by
KiKi0615 
This is a sad story. I'm glad that creep was convicted of murder! After years in AA I would absolutely say there are more mentally ill/criminals/predators than the average group/organization. I've been triggered/approached several times by many very sick men! I started going to Women's only meetings & although not the "same type" of predators, they are STILL there. I've decided to stop attending AA meetings. It's just not worth it.
HOWEVER...I am sure there are people that AA helps. I'm unfortunately am not one of them.
The rooms are filled with unhealthy people. It's the nature of alcoholism
One needs to be careful. There are people who will try and take advantage of newcomers .