I agree Garry. Sharing is more raw in NA here, too. Also not so much religion in NA. I was uncomfortable with all the religion in AA. I also love how there is a lot of real hugging in NA. We just seem to really treasure each other. When I go to my home group now, I really feel at home. And I've only been going there for 2 months. I look for all the regulars to hug me when I get there and when I leave, and I feel like I've somehow been fed when the meeting's over. I can't explain the deep satisfaction and sense of belonging that these meetings bring me, it's not like anything I've ever experienced and I wouldn't give it up.
kj