I attended a few AA meetings when in nursing school. I was going to alanon too, so it all kind of helped. My first alanon experience was incredibly depressing, but so helpful. I sat in this room with crying women and just felt so sad, however I really needed the look into my future. A few weeks later at AA I saw a room full of supportive people wanting help. It was actually a really uplifting group. Anyway the point is that both groups serve a great purpose and I've found good in both. I consider going back to AA myself.