> >don't you just LOVE online aa?
> >
> >i'm glad you found a group that you like and are comfortable with!
>


> Yep - only discovered it this week. The first one was well weird, but
> then found one that was very supportive and helpful. Was able to share
> my problem and situation with those there who did not - thankfully -
> simply quote mantra, but offered their own thoughts and experiences
> which I found much easier to relate to.


that is my experience with the AA meetings that i attend, both FACE TO FACE and ONLINE.
other recovering alcoholics sharing THEIR experience, strength, and hope is what saved my life, i have no doubt about
this.
i tried to READ my way into sobriety, it didn't work!

i am thrilled for you jonathan!