Originally Posted by
stephengb 
I just ignore the bits I don't agree with and as they say focus on the similarities not the differences.
This is wise advice. I agree that AA can sometimes cause exasperation, but keep going and keep listening. Eventually, we hear our own story and start to find solutions.
Also, I would add that one of the ways to recover well is to actively contribute. If you're feeling discouraged, supporting another person who is suffering can help to lift you from despair just for a moment, and accept that you, too, play an important role.