by TinCC » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:36 pm
Hi all, and thanks in advance for any advise or suggestions. I was wondering if anyone knows of any meetings or groups in the Philadelphia area that have a different focus than the 12 step AA process. I have nothing against the 12 steps or AA; I just do not think it is right for me. I have been to a few meetings, in different areas, but I can never get entrenched in the group because I feel guilty that I am approaching my drinking problems a bit differently than completely cutting it out of my life. I still have a few drinks when I go out, and I do not want to completely stop. I just need to continue the balance between having a few, as opposed to closing the bar with a black-out. I actually really enjoy the feeling of being able to go out and have a few, keep a handle on myself, and wake up the next day, remembering the fun time I had the night before - and being able to function in the morning!
I know that this is not for everyone, and that some may think this is a foolish way to deal with a drinking problem, but it is working for me, and I want to continue on this good path. But I do not want to do it alone - I would really like to find a support group that is ok with the semi-sober lifestyle. Are they out there?? Like I said, I have nothing against AA, and I actually have gotten a lot out of the meetings I have attended, but I would like to feel more comfortable opening up about my way of dealing with others in a group setting. I feel the best way to keep on the right path is to keep being honest with the fact that I need to continually monitor my drinking.
If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks all!!
Hi all, and thanks in advance for any advise or suggestions. I was wondering if anyone knows of any meetings or groups in the Philadelphia area that have a different focus than the 12 step AA process. I have nothing against the 12 steps or AA; I just do not think it is right for me. I have been to a few meetings, in different areas, but I can never get entrenched in the group because I feel guilty that I am approaching my drinking problems a bit differently than completely cutting it out of my life. I still have a few drinks when I go out, and I do not want to completely stop. I just need to continue the balance between having a few, as opposed to closing the bar with a black-out. I actually really enjoy the feeling of being able to go out and have a few, keep a handle on myself, and wake up the next day, remembering the fun time I had the night before - and being able to function in the morning!
I know that this is not for everyone, and that some may think this is a foolish way to deal with a drinking problem, but it is working for me, and I want to continue on this good path. But I do not want to do it alone - I would really like to find a support group that is ok with the semi-sober lifestyle. Are they out there?? Like I said, I have nothing against AA, and I actually have gotten a lot out of the meetings I have attended, but I would like to feel more comfortable opening up about my way of dealing with others in a group setting. I feel the best way to keep on the right path is to keep being honest with the fact that I need to continually monitor my drinking.
If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks all!!