This thread got my attention by the name, I haven't been coming to SR long and I've already been told basically to shut up. I only share my own experiences, I tried AA, it was good but not for me long term I would never tell someone to not go to AA just that their are alternatives if it doesn't work for them. One of the PMs I got said something like.... if you can stay sober (which I have for 19 mths) w/o AA then I probably am not an alcoholic. I told the person that amused me when some people in AA act that way (and I've met others in person) that AA is the only way it reminds of some religions I have read about or gotten involved in that want the people to believe that if they don't follow this particular religion they will go to h*ll.
So can I hang w/you guys?
J