My comp is repaired, hope it lasts now.

Patty, thank you for telling me your story, it has been in my mind this weekend. I'm horrified at what happened, its a terrible trauma, and on top of that its a betrayal that he can go backt to AA and talk the talk and seemingly get away with it. And, specially as that is the place where they talk spiritual and talk service etc. It has made me think. I do totally beliveve what happened. I can see how it can happen, and it shows me how blind people can be.
It was very understandable you getting involved with the guy, when you dont know, its easy to be persuaded, (I've even been persuaded by these types when I did know!)

This isnt comparable, but just to show I know it can happen, - I was in one meeting, this woman talking, you could hear a pin drop, a more inspiring speaker one couldnt wish to hear. Sometime later I went to the pictures with her. BARKING! Totally barking mad she was, she nearly assaulted some Japanese tourists who innocently sat down next to us!

I think I can see how the 12 step idea could work, I got so excited about the idea at first, but I think I need to now take a step back and do some listen and learn.

River.x