2 takes on my reply.

First, nowhere in the big book, does it say you have to go to meetings every day. Go as many times a week as you feel helpful. I know I was told to go to a meeting every day when I started too, but sorry - I had a life. I found going to 3-4 meetings a week was enough for me.

Second, there are alternatives to AA that people can and do use to help them stay sober. They just aren't as prevalent as AA. There is SMART recovery which uses CBT and REBT to help members, and SOS (Secular Organization for Sobriety). I've never been to either, but know people who attend one or the other and find them helpful.

My personal recovery program is Women for Sobriety.

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