Originally Posted by
b0glerd69 
Thanks for your messages of support and advice. I will continue researching and will try a few meetings. I like the idea of spiritual healing and wellbeing that AA promotes and didn't mean to insinuate negatively in any way. I really appreciate your replies.
all good here,b0glerd. the only reason i mention reading the BB is because quite a few people just go to a meeting or 2 then say AA didnt work or isnt for them- they dont read the big book to find out what the program is about and what can happen as a result of working it.
it would be very wise to check out different meetings,too.
and remember- people in AA are at different stages/levels/ points of recovery.there could be some spiritually,mentally, and/or emotionally sick people.keep an open mind,eh?