I’m new here and looking for an alternative to AA

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I’m new here and looking for an alternative to AA. Not sure if this is the right place as I’m not looking to date or anything. How does this work?

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#2

People suggest smartrecovery.org but aa works for me, as it has for millions and millions like me, so that’s my program.

#3

Hey you could also check out refuge recovery, it’s a Buddhist model

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#4

I’m new also. Not sure how this works

#5

I go to smart recovery and AA meetings, and both are great experiences, though I tend to zone out when the Jesus stuff comes along

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#6

Why would you be looking for an alternative to aa? My suggestion would be to thoroughly give it a shot. Even if you don’t buy into the god themes the way many do.

Aa makes you go after the root of the problem: yourself.

#7

Celebrate recovery is a good option

#8

I went into AA almost 30 years ago. They had a lot of suggestions back then for how to handle AA and the spiritual side. Just find anything that's a little bigger than you. An ocean wave a mountain top and a whole bunch of other things. Some people even suggested a doorknob. I came in and didn't want to believe in anything. Gradually and slowly I began to change. I did my steps and got a sponsor and did them all in order 1 through 12. I had help all along from all kinds of people some without a spiritual program some with. I did what they said I had had enough of the way I ran the show. And boy did I run the show. I'm really getting excited about having my birthday coming up. The program has been magnificent for me. I heard someone on here said to go to both smart recovery and AA. Gives you both sides. I hope whatever happens you find your way to clean and sober. One day at a time. Thanks Deborah

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