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Old 12-30-2011, 04:00 PM
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eJoshua
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I get frustrated by people who aren't even willing to give AA a shot, mostly just because it's a program that has worked for so many people; I don't know why you wouldn't want to go to a few meetings and see if it works for you or not. To automatically say no without even giving it a fair shake seems a little arrogant at best, or at worst an excuse to keep drinking.

It seems that 90% of people that dismiss AA right off the bat do so simply because of their preconceived notions without actually giving the program a shot. That's the main thing I'm always trying to communicate: it may or may not be helpful for you but at least try a few meetings and see if it's something you would find helpful or not. I never have bought into the "AA is the only way" mindset, and the more time I spend in recovery the more I am beginning to see that there are many different paths to recovery.
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