It works for some, and good for them. For me, my health choices have nothing to do with faith, and there’s no need to manufacture a big performance around sobriety, and make it my whole personality. I’d rather have and keep the quiet comfort of taking care of myself, to myself.
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Linken@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I quit drinking and thankfully never had to go to a meeting, but I’ve always heard that the only way through AA is with God.
I’ve been an atheist my entire life, so I don’t think that would have worked for me lol hopefully we’ll never know.
some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 1 week ago
technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
AA is strictly religion wrapped up with pseudo-science. I think they have worse results than not attending any program.
MML@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
It’s fun watching people who understand the ACAB concept turn around and go to church, like have you even begun applying the same logic there?
Fear_and_loathing@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I did need AA to get sober. Also as an atheist, it took me quite a few meetings to find a group that aligned with that. I honestly stayed away from getting help for a long time due to my concerns with the faith aspect.
My GOD was a Group Of Drunks in a meeting that I believed in and we helped each other stay sober.
Haven’t been to a meeting in five years. However I don’t think I would have gotten sober eight years ago without the community I found in AA.
Still very much an atheist. Probably more so now than before.
Linken@lemmy.world 1 week ago
That’s awesome!! I’m proud and happy for you!