Today, my heart rate is elevated and I don't like it. Never again.
Today is my first official day sober with the intent of never going back. Ever onward.
To the other patriots who have also quit, hats off to ya. I'm right behind ya.
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Have been in A.A. since 1983. Sorry but they are very insistent that there is nothing you "have" to do - they are very clear about the fact that they have suggestions but you don't have to follow any of them. There is nothing cult-like about them, please look up characteristics of cults. A.A. doesn't require a damn thing from you, but the are there if you want to heal. There are just as many codependents who don't want to heal as there are alcoholics who don't want to heal, at least that's what I've seen. It's not for everyone and they are very clear about that as well. No one is perfect, so if some people gossip about others behind their back they are no different from any other group of people. Some humans will do that kind of thing and not be very nice - deal with it.
Read and believe what you will, however I work in a hair salon so I listen to AA members on back stabbing & making catty utterly horrible human comments regarding other members.
My 1 year tenure as a member of Al anon taught me the same. It's a church like cult. If being a member of a 12 step group has helped you, I'm happy it worked for you. I am not personally fond of that system
There are many ways to heal oneself than joining a group with12 steps and traditions. Have met the worst during my tenure at Al Anon. My experience made me run for the hills