Originally Posted by
Toronto68 
I think she was using the experience of feeling like an alien to do some constructive research with herself and invite comparisons from other people as a reminder that she is not alone. That's what seems to be so successful about this site.
Couldn't agree more!
Originally Posted by
Suomi I found AA cold and lacking in consideration for the things I have been through to get to where I am today; how am I to understand my illness if I don't understand the roots of it?
If giving consideration to all you have been through becomes a way to be permissive to an extent that it excuses alcoholic behavior... well yeah, AA is gonna call you on it. But everyone here, and in AA, has been through a whole hell of a lot... you may not get much sympathy in AA, but you'll got a lot of empathy and unconditional love.
I have been sober 18 months and have worked very hard in my recovery... AA, reading, spirituality, SR.... I still don't understand my illness... I quit trying.
Welcome Suomi!!
Mark