When I was in a treatment centre we were expected to go to AA meetings. I did go to one close to me but the thought of attending others felt to much for me. The counsellor sat me down and read the riot act to me labelling my resistance as not really wanting to go to any length to get sober. I remember watching his distorted face and I felt bad about myself. Everyone I came across in alcohol recovery said the same thing. I couldn't get across how fearful I was of being with lots of other people. They weren't listening.

I left that treatment centre 9yrs ago. Never did get to many more AA meetings and guess what? I'm still sober.