I'm a former AA member. I no longer go. And I don't get lonely because I am too busy building/living my life. Instead of trying to fit in as many meetings as possible, I'm talking with friends, hanging with my kids, making new friends, working out, etc.
AA kept me in a very bad place. A place of hopelessness and constant criticism. But now, I realize how strong I am, how capable and I feel empowered. Everything is changing now and I wouldn't have it any other way.