It says in the Big Book, AA is not for everyone. It has helped millions recovery and so has NA. But it may not be for everyone. Some people may say a certain type of religion is a cult and others will say it is not. I remember hearing, "AA is just a crutch. Well for a cripple that ain't bad. It is like asking what is your favorite fruit? You will get alot of answers to this but what is most important is what YOU think. Knowbody forces us to go to a NA or AA meeting. I have been clean and sober for 4 years with the help of my higher power and have not gone to 1 AA or NA meeting. I have found a way that works for me, that is all that counts for me. It may not work for others but it does for me. To each their own. I guess going through my mind is why even ask a question like this. People will think what they want to think anyway. So no matter what way each of us are staying clean and sober, it works for us and is what keeps us that way.

Allan