Zencat

I have the good fortune of being in meetings where many of the AA members contradict the pure AA message. I believe its call the infusion of 'rehab speech'. Such groups do exist. Yes these groups violate just about every precept of AA. Talk like the; 'first drink causes powerlessness', 'don't drink no matter what', meeting makers make it' and so on.

I know I am involved with people that forgo the primary message of AA to accommodate the 'outside fringe' of people, like myself, that seek fellowship in a sober life style. I have been included for better or worse in registered open AA meetings.

If you happen to find like minded members of AA, as I have, then you will know the benefit of group membership. Groups of people that invoke positive change among its members is a powerful thing.

I say find like minded peeps. Be involved with them and forget - pass over that you find disturbing.