Thanks for this thread, Bumble. The last time I went to AA meetings I did feel like drinking; but I wasn't ready yet. 20 years ago I got clean and sober through NA so I so know there is something to the whole meeting/fellowship thing. After an 8 year relapse I am finding SR really really helpful. I'm also in counseling and reading/researching a ton on a variety of recovery options. I guess you could say I'm taking a little of this and a little of that. For now it is working but I'm not daft enough to realize I am going to have to find face to face connections at some point with others like me as I don't have that and my life is pretty lonely/quiet...but like I said...for now it is ok.