Posted by calla on August 15, 2001, at 14:18:27
In reply to Re: secular group » calla, posted by akc on August 15, 2001, at 10:18:31
> Did any of this make sense?
AKC,
Yes it does make sense.
Even for support groups that don't have anything to do with addiction problems the 12 step model is viewed by many as superior simply because it's touted as such so often. Among other problems, the 12 steps in my opinion aren't really applicable to other types of issues (if they are at all to alcoholism, etc.)
I know what you mean about the fanatical aspect of 12 step programs. I have known AA people. I'm sure not all people in AA are like this, but the ones I happened to work with were terribly judgmental—and not just about drinking. They also didn't seem interested in larger social issues that might contribute to alcoholism in a society.
I had a roomate who was in AA too. She was critical of me because I sometimes had a beer at home. Even though I didn't have an alcohol problem. It was like: no one should drink. At all. Ever. It was the worst kind of Puritanism. It was horrible.
In any case, I wish you luck in meeting new friends in your area.
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