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Originally Posted by shortandcute
Plus, a lot of people that go to the meetings I go to are sort of stoic, and criticize people who need outside help. I know that's not the way it was intended to be, because AA "technically has no opinion on outside issues (which to me includes psychiatry)." And the big book does talk about getting outside help. But like I said, the people in the meetings think all you have to do is work the steps.
What do many of yu feel or think?
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When I was a 12 stepper, I noticed a lot of bigotry and "better-than" attitudes amongst the various groups that I attended but came to see that the literature and promises are not universally accepted or honored so I just decided to stay with the groups and people I felt comfortable with and ignore all the jealousy, fear and bigotry that existed in those so-called Recovery groups.
After all, my recovery was up to me and my dedication to it - not to some group! As far as I am concerned, Recovery can come from any place or any thing if I am open and willing to accept it so I never had a sponsor, home group or other affiliations although I got a lot of support and help from just going to meetings and listening to others process and successes.
My latest discovery is exactly how the 3rd step can open up the entire Universe if I will just let go, surrender and TURN IT OVER like the step says.
Thanks for letting me share here
