Well, all I have to say is that there is an addiction going on here. An addiction to beating a dead horse, engaging in the endless debate over the merits of AA versus AVRT, venting what appears to be a great deal of anger at AA. I'm sure that for newcomers this must be confusing. For their sake, shouldn't we (who profess to know it all!) back off a bit and moderate our approach so as to say simply, "Try what you think might work for you. Try it in the way which seems comfortable (but be careful- that hidden part of your brain may be all too eager to trip you up!). Reach out your hand for all the support you need and which may be there waiting for you. And, whether or not you believe in a God, a "Higher Power", AA, AVRT or something else, may our very best wishes go with you every step of the way, a perilous journey which can end in the sunlight of recovery".
W.