CuteNGayYay

Is it weird that I like the RR platform better but still want to go to meetings just for 'fellowship' to meet other sober people but not do the program?

Dee74

I don't think it's weird at all

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trachemys

Nope, not weird.

Anna

If it works for you, that's all that matters.

freshstart57

I met some really kind, supportive and generous folks at AA, and I am sure your experience would be the same. Please do whatever works for you. Above all, believe in yourself, your ability to get and stay sober, and that you deserve this. Onward!

Thepatman

I am like you. I'm what I call a mixed sobriety martial art Kung fu master. LOL!

I do it all, AVRT, AA, urge Surfing. I have a big addiction, so I need a big toolbox.

KissMyTiara

I felt that way too. AVRT is good. But my AA shunned me because I was including a different method. Oh well. I say ta ta to them and their sheltered ways.

Nonsensical

That's what I did - AVRT with AA meetings (and some CBT). I like the company of other people who get it. I haven't been to a meeting in a while, but I'd go back in a heartbeat if I thought I needed a booster shot.

You're name is CutenGayYay, and you're worried about whether or not your sobriety method is weird?

You got this.

Eddiebuckle

Not at all. I am predominately an AA person, but I think that each person needs to find what works for them. If it helps you stay sober and balanced, I say go for it!

heath480

No nothing weird at all,there are no musts in AA.

desypete

good luck to you whatever works for you,

Tamerua

I could see that for sure. Why not do both?

dwtbd

It's all about being a grade A Beast-a$$kicker, don't not do anything that You think will get you there. There is only one way and it is cng's way, go for it! You got this, Onward!

FeenixxRising

No, not weird. I use AVRT, and while the author is critical of AA, I've often thought of returning to a meeting or two per week simply because in general I like the atmosphere and people at the meetings I usually attend, and I like to be around sober people.

visch1

I say whatever works for you. In my case AA was the only show that I knew of in the mid 70s and it worked for me after a fashion. My big concern about most if not all other methods is the lack of person to person contact along with participating at meetings. I and other need structure that AA offers with BB meetings and sharing at meetings so I can remember that it was hell picking up the drink. I like a phone call from someone saying they missed me at a particular meeting or meeting someone walking in town and end up talking for awhile. I have a fear that only 3% who with +10 years sobriety and have a relapse can get sober again and sure don’t want to. Most of my friends are in the fellowship is another reason for me and we catch each other when we get off balance and could use a “tune up.”

BE WELL

desypete

what on earth is a beast ass kicker ? never heard that one before ?

letitgo

Totally agree. I like AA for fellowship. Not a big 12 stepper or higher power believer. I like the combination of methods and ideas. As long as they lead to a happy sobriety that is all that counts. Wax on Wax off

anattaboy

Same here -- AVRT primary, meetings secondary. Work well together.