I can't even imagine how lonely it could be with 20 some odd years and the program not working for them because they are supposed to be THE PROGRAM as an example of how it works.
People are people and need uplifted no matter how many years. We need what we need to keep on being vital and making it. I personally have experienced this issue just as a person with only ONLY 12 months.
At any meeting it is all about the newcomer. At aftercare we are not allowed to talk because the newcomer has so many issues and needs.
I am all for helping a newcomer but the program has to be designed to help everybody. I had my chip issue-- did not get it at the meeting because basically it was not for me but the newcomer.
The answer has to be someplace as needs aren't being met and I hear this from others, not just myself.