I love AA folks, and have read the Big Book continuously for a while. I am an alcoholic. I freely admit that. But I do have some trouble with the "powerless" part. I feel like on the one hand, it's accurate, because I certainly
feel powerless, but, on the other hand, it seems like a cop out. What I DO agree with from AA is everything else besides that. I do acknowledge that I need God's help to quit. But the "powerless" admission, and the view that it is a "disease" are hard for me to accept. I believe in taking responsibility for my actions, and it is difficult for me to feel right when saying I am "powerless" and "diseased." But that's just me.
AA works for many people. I can't knock it. Whatever my philosophy is, clearly, I'm not making it work. So maybe I AM powerless
It's good to have found this forum.