Last summer, I went to a bunch of AA meetings with my Mum and stepdad in another state, and enjoyed them tremendously. I think going through the 12 steps must be an excellent exercise. And Lord knows I've drunk irresponsibly in my life. I'm contemplating giving AA a try, perhaps finding an all women's meeting at first. Although I'm in counseling, she specializes in DV and I need that, but she doesn't know much about alcoholism. Yup, thinking about trying AA and doing the 12 steps with a woman sponsor.