The fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous is a wonderful, divinely inspired organization. It has saves countless lives since its’ inception in the late 30’s. The fellowship within AA has given new life to many people who struggle with relationships, friendships, employers and other human family interaction. There is more to sobriety than quitting the alcohol. Whatever works for you is fine , and I hope you are happy. Alcoholics need other alcoholics to facilitate long term sobriety. No one else understands our situation and experiences. I am 17 years sober with AA. I am glad I didn’t have to do it alone. God bless you. Give it a try , Somewhere, there is a sick and suffering drunk waiting for your message. Some of us were meant to be sacrificed to this disease so others can learn from it.
And I think it is dangerous for some who don't know what that struggle is like to flippantly say: "They just weren't trying hard enough", or some-such.
I'm sober 22 years - God interrupted my self-destruction, and I put in a lot of hard work.
But I've seen others work pretty darn hard, too - and just can't seem to put together any decent clean time.
I have been to so many funerals in the past 22 years, it's heart-breaking.
I don't know why I've made it this far, and others haven't.
I do know, though, that I don't know everything, and that it's dangerous for me to try to judge what is in someone else's heart.
But I do have a greater understanding of "Grace". Amazing.