Originally Posted by
MightyMung My main problem stems from step 1:
"Step One: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable."
Doesn't this defeat the object of self-help?
Really quick I totally agree with DayTrader that this conversation should be held within the 12 step form. But, with your context above I will say that "for me" ... AA wasn't a "self help" program... if it was I would have helped myself stop drinking many times before. But, AA at the core of it's message is about a spiritual recovery that helps the true alkie stay sober one day at a time.
I wish it was about self help... cause God knows I would like to do this on my own most of the time.