Originally Posted by
in_a_pickle 
as one of the guys at AA said to me this week, no one understands the loneliness of an alcoholic.
A slightly better way to say it is that "only another alcoholic can understand the lonliness".
I used to hang with others that drank. There I found my solace.
When I got sober I found that I needed the support, caring, and understanding of those in AA. They understand me, on a very deep level. I really feel deeply at peace at an aa meeting surround with those that understand. Those who understand ME. Trying to explain the obsession to drink with someone who is not an alcoholic is an excersize in fultility.
I find peace in the halls of AA. It is there that I am not judged.
I also find that I can have fun with those fellows that are sober. I also remember what I did!
