Hi Chalmette,
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Im surrounded by it no matter which way you look at it. Drinking is a big part of this culture. From celebrating a babies baptism to going to one of the festivals. So for me, I just gotta face it and deal with it.

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I'm not an AA myself, I'm anothe kind of addict, so I know how AA works. What I experienced is that the recovering community gives one another type of community, which is one based on 'spirit', rather than the other type of 'spirits'. Eventually, recovery should help you mix anywhere on earth that you want to be. My journey in recovery has been very, very difficult and painful, but just recently I do feel this ability, just beginning to arrive. though I have a long way to go, and I still dont know if Ill make it if I'm honest. But others do make it, and I think you could. Its a choice, you'll know instinctively whats right for you, you could try going to 6 meetings, and just see whats going on there??

best wishes,

river.