Yes, you read it right, Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA. This particular group is one of the largest growing communities in the world. It has helped millions of struggling humans with addiction since it was founded in 1935. More and more people are introduced to AA everyday, and the only thing you need to join is the desire to stop drinking. The willingness of the members is what has kept this group together for 75+ years. Typically, the way most people stumble upon this community is not by choice. They have run out of options and don't know what else to do. It's not a place where people want to go, but most of the time people will always return. Almost everyone in AA or NA just wants to find a way to live their life without relying on alcohol or drugs to get through the day. Of course, this community also gets a ton of people in the room's that are court-ordered to be there. That causes tension between the people who are serious about recovery and the ones who are just there to get their court slipped signed.
As for me, I am a part of this community even though sometimes I wish I wasn't. I have struggled with addiction since I was an early teen, and AA has been the only thing that has kept me sober. I was introduced to it eight years ago and just finally achieved a year of sobriety. That being said, I will always appreciate AA and continue to participate. The fellowship doesn't give up on you, even if you give up yourself. This community gave me my life back.
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