One thing's for certain - if I was a newcomer and stumbled upon this thread, I would need something or someone to sort through it all! It's a powerful testament to the need that most people have for fellowship and/or guidance of some sort as you begin this process. For those who base a portion of their recovery on carrying some sort of message they believe in, it seems that starting from a place of love and service is much more important and powerfulful initially than any content that a particular approach suggests. They may never even get in the door to recovery.