Tazman--
I think you misunderstood me. I would love to hear people talk about how they got clean. Occasionally someone will say that, but as I said before mostly they just say how good stuff is for them now without describing how they got there.
Maybe its different but in AA and CMA here, people are discouraged from getting specific about how they overcame difficulties. (Or at least I was.)
I do not need a wallow, but I really do need suggestions and guidance. I have learned more here in two days than I had in years of meetings.
Also, I am surprised that you say people respond to another share. Here there is a big prohibition on crosstalk like that. Always seemed a bit silly to me.