Originally Posted by Joe Nerv
Staying sober and miserable ain't no fun.
I would agree. Luckily AA doesn't have a monopoly on happiness either.
Many do like a program that presents a design for living. AA fits that bill, as do many religions and philosophies outside of the world of recovery. Be clear though, that those who quit without a program are not just "dry". Many of us are "happy, joyous, and free" and have found serenity and indeed "wear it like a loose garment". Some of us just get there by cooking from scratch.