I never considered it with any sincerity because groups aren't my thing. I rarely attend church but I'm privately spiritual in my own way. At first the idea of being powerless over a bottle of liquid stopped me from even thinking it made sense then.... I was fortunate to read a post here stating a posters opinion that the powerless term dealt with your state after you decided to give in and relapse. If you don't choose to drink you hold the power until you change your mind. That struck a chord with me and I altered my view. I'm in charge until I willingly choose not to be. Ah-ha. So now I see AA differently. I still ain't going but I see the philosophy with a more open point of view. Thanks to simply reading others willingness to share their experiences. If I lost my ability to consistently make the right choices then AA may be a great place. There is plenty of evidence that it works for thousands.