Posted by Phil on November 29, 2001, at 18:52:06
In reply to Addictionology AA -- Science? Cult? Religion?, posted by Simcha on November 29, 2001, at 15:27:23
Simcha,
Attended ACA and Al-Anon for several years. Haven't been since my mom died in '93. She had 19 years sobriety that only AA could bring about.
I was always so damned proud of her despite the hell I grew up with. Always called her on her birthday and AA birthday.
I had individual therapy yesterday, do group once a week. Told my therapist, as I have many times, I really should make a meeting. They are tremendously helpful in learning whether it's your shit or someone else's. I made a lot of friends in AA but just feel a little sad about going back. My best recovery friend moved a few years ago and we did a lot of meetings, conventions..once, and just hanging out.
I have seen AA work miracles and have never thought of them as a cult or religion. Your higher power can be a tree if you'd like.
I also met some of the most honest, funny, and overall damn good people in meetings. In general, there's not much bullshitting, I always heard what I needed to hear.
It's not a religion but I've had meetings that were so warm and spiritual-feeling closer to humanity than I have ever felt at any church.
Come to think of it, churches never give me that feeling.Babylon,
Phil
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