I ve been in and out of aa for the past year ... I've put time together and went out ... I'm back to day 48 ... I'm a single mother it was rough being that I'm married to an active alcoholic ... But I'm doing it ... Just go and try it ... I don't have any support except for my friends in the rooms ... I've had arguments with women too there catty ... But I'm above all the cliquish stuff ... I came and I'm doing what I have to do for me and my daughter ... I've brought my daughter to meetings ... It's not the best idea but it sure beats her seeing me drunk .... Do what you have to for you and sometimes it's hard but what you gain is really a chance at living instead of existing ... You can do anything as long as you re willing .... Everybody has a story ... There will always be guilt and shame ... But don't take it change it ... It's amazing .... Hugs