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Alternative to AA?
by o4wgrrl, Apr 10, 2008 10:41AM
Why kind of after care alternatives are available for people who aren't religious? My boyfriend has not been very open to the idea of AA because he is an atheist and doesn't want to hear about Jesus, etc. I know that he would benefit from some kind of after care, because he has relapsed more than once in just a few months. He has been seeing therapist, but she's suggested AA as well. Any advice?
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Chapter 4 of AA’s Big Book is entitled “We Agnostics.” It is available at: http://www.recovery.org/aa/bigbook/ww/chapter_4.html. It's worth reading - especially for people like me who had to embark on the spiritual journey of Recovery with no faith of any sort.
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AA is NOT a religious program. They talk about a higher power..but that higher power can be whatever works for you. Tell him to give it a try. He may have to try a few different mtgs. to find one he feels comfortable at.. GOOD LUCK!