Originally Posted by
RebelJedi 
SMART recovery, refuge recovery. The longest time of sobriety I had was when I was just doing it by myself. The happiest I've been too.
I've never tried to quit drinking for good before. Any periods of sobriety I have had have been for the sake of 'having a rest from it' or losing weight or moderation. I've never seriously tried to quit forever like this time.
This time I joined SR and other than that am simply doing it by myself. Just waking up on day 21 and feeling good. I'm not sure if this will work out for me or not but I'm positive it's possible for some people to quit without the assistance of AA or other foundations.
Ultimately the devil makes work for idle hands. I think it's about having a positive purpose, keeping busy and understanding triggers. If you can do that without AA then good for you.
Whatever works long term is the only thing that is important.
Strength to you.