Doubts about Al-Anon
So I went to an Al-Anon meeting yesterday, for the second time since I left my XAF. It's good to hear other people's stories, but they all say how I need to work the steps for my recovery. That's where I have the problem.
I am an atheist, and a scientist, as far from spirituality as can be.
Even though people keep saying that the Higher Power doesn't have to be God, I still can't connect to the steps.
I don't believe that a Power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. I believe I am the only one responsible for my actions.
I can't "Make a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understood Him.", as I don't wish to put the responsibility for my life on anyone or anything but myself.
I want to work on my recovery, but I can't do things that go against my principals and beliefs (or lack there of).
Any other non-spiritual folks here? how do you deal with the heavy spirituality involved in the 12-steps?