re: Anyone here in Alcoholics Anonymous IRL?

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I’ve been sober since 12/27/87 living one day at a time. I no longer attend meetings. I share my story with others often times complete strangers who are wanting to talk about their problems. I offer them support and encourage them to just stay sober today. A half-dozen of my HS using friends are no longer here due to drug overdose and making poor decisions under the influence. Sucks being a pall bearer for friends who died way to young.

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That is very close to my sobriety date. I had just been transferred to BR to build and manage a facility, my kids were approaching teen years and I believe examples are better than lectures, so I quit. Since I was getting a huge promotion with the new job, I didn't want to screw it up. I ran with a heavy drinking crowd in N.O., the change of scenery and friends was a big factor.

AA was a huge help to me, the people were great and didn't let bullshite excuses get by. I am not very spiritual and I don't think you have to be to benefit from AA.