I started in AA (along with other things) and I benefited from working the steps and the fellowship at the time.
As I grew and changed, I realized that I was on a different path and that I had "outgrown" it. Mindfulness and meditation is what works for me these days.
I am a pretty fluid person and when it comes to recovery, some might say that mine was a "clusterfuck" LOL .
I don't believe that there is a one size fits all when it comes to recovery.
I am really glad that there is a forum such as SR where there is such a wealth of methods and tools being presented and so many diverse people to learn from. I am supportive of anyone who pulls the breaks on suffering and self destruction and quit drinking/drugging regardless of the method they use.
I am sober for good and mostly content and at peace and that's what matters to me.
@Ananda: My avatar sums up my Buddhist practice... yours is the laughing Buddha, I kind of like the grumpy Buddha
