Started reading Rational Recovery and on page 41, Trimpey writes, "Don't hang around with recovery groupers. Form new relationships based on common interests (passions!) rather than common problems."
So - disclaimer...I don't post this as being anti-AA. In fact, I have considered going to a meeting just for the kinship.
For folks like me and others, who are looking for face-to-face interaction with those who share a common interest, maybe a different type of group would work? For example, a book club, bicycling club (just joined one), or a dinner club.
Aligned with that (for me) is the idea of never drinking again. Immersing myself in the life I once had and am building again removes the need to drink ever again, or to meet face to face with recovering alcoholics.
Finally, I'm grateful to read what all you folks are saying. I'm learning a LOT.
Thanks.