2007-02-17 14:15:46 · 16 answers · asked by bi pimp 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I have never been to A.A., and I'm not an alcoholic. However, the mother of the little boy I nanny for (she's my employer, as well as dear friend) and her husband met in A.A. They both have been completely sober for 6 years. Since she sobered up, she started her own business and is EXTREMELY successful financially. She swears that it was the program that really inspired her to do great things.
Someone said something like "i fail to see how a bunch of alcoholics can help eachother". But see, it's not just a room where a bunch of alcoholics go to commiserate. It's actually a very well-thought out program. I know a lot of people who say it's a good program for all of us, to deal with each of our individual demons, whether they be alcohol, drugs, abuse, overeating, etc.
But, I'll say again, I've never personally been to a meeting. I'd go, if ever offered the chance, just to see what it's like. I've never heard anything bad about it, though, and I'd never verbally trash something that has helped so many people in such a major way.
Just my opinion! :)
2007-02-17 16:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by Megan B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes smartypants, let's include military as it accounts for 47% of the spending and Obama is a warmonger. Taxes plus military makes no new business so no it's not more revenue. And the Federal Reserve just gets audited for giving Fiat Welfare to World banks. 16 trillion dollars worth on Obama's Watch. Obama said change and he appointed Bernanke as Chairman again. Talk about hitting yourself in the face over and over again! We are in default now and Obama is holding the bag like it or not.
2016-03-29 00:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is great benefit from meeting with people who have the same problem as you. You find that you're not alone but that many struggle with the same issue and from their stories you can gain strength to carry on and often you find suggestions of ways to deal more effectively with the problem. It's not at all a sob story session. There is power in numbers.
2007-02-17 14:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your perspective. For the people that really need help, that are receptive to recieving help, and feel that they are at the end of the line, it's genuine salvation and not a sob story session.
2007-02-17 14:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends... It's not meant to be a sob fest, it's supposed to be supportive. I don't find those kind of settings supportive though. However, a lot of people do and that's one reason AA and NA have been around so long.
2007-02-17 14:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lost_Lady 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IMO, yes it is. It has helped alot of people stop drinking, so whatever works for you. For me I look at it like any other addiction, it is only willpower. Some people need support from others who are going through the same thing, in that case AA is probably good. For me being around a bunch of addicts would only make it harder for me.
2007-02-18 02:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sure is.
Everybody is trying hard to have the biggest, baddest story. "The bigger the sinner, the sweeter the salvation".
If it really worked, I don't think anybody would care, but AA only works for 5% of the people who go there.
2007-02-17 18:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dad hasnt had a drink in what over 20 yrs because of AA and he still goes and they have helped a lot of ppl!!!
2007-02-17 17:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by cHiKiBaBe 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No Sir It's a feel good story. Maybe you should go sometime. Like my Boy DMX would say the Snake the Cat the Rat the Dog how are you going to see them when your living in the FOG!!!!
2007-02-17 14:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by Julian K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for some people yes, they jsut never seem to get over their past issues. But for many people AA is very helpful
2007-02-17 14:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by motroo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋