Originally posted by: eersnherd
Okay, after about a year or so of sitting back and not registering, I had to respond to this message.
I am a counselor and work with those suffering from addictions daily.
My advice is don't try to change until you are READY!
Nobody else can do it for you....you can't change for your spouse, children, significant other, parents....anybody. You can only change your behavior when you want to experience the change for yourself!
Otherwise. If religion is getting in your way, remember, the 12-steps are a spiritual program. Yes they do say "GOD" but you can supplement that with your own Higher Power. Mind-Body-Spirit are components of recovery.
If spirituality turns you off completely, you can always turn to Rational Recovery which is essentially the antithesis of AA/NA.
Look up Jack Trimpey's book, "Rational Recovery" here:
http://www.amazon.com/Rational...&qid=1199678813&sr=8-1
Remember, everyone's path to recovery is a little different. You shouldn't be placed into a box with everyone else just because AA/NA, whatever, has worked for them.
Good luck to you on your path!