From Church to AA: Finding Unexpected Solace in a Support Community

Finding Solace and Strength: One Woman's Journey from Church Hopping to the AA Community In a candid video posted on May 14th, 2025, JulieYourFavoriteNurse (author nickname jewels35_85) shares her unexpected journey of finding spiritual connection and support in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. Initially, she held a preconceived notion of what AA would be like, but her experience was quite different. "I had like this perception of what AA meetings were," she explains in the video. "And then I've gone to a few, and they are the exact opposite of everything I thought it was." She goes on to describe the raw honesty and deeply personal stories shared within the AA meetings, contrasting it sharply with her previous experience of "church hopping." The video highlights the power of shared experience and mutual support in overcoming addiction, offering a unique perspective on spiritual growth outside of traditional religious settings. The author concludes by expressing her deep connection with the AA community and her admiration for the long-term members who provide guidance and hope to newcomers. This story underscores the importance of finding supportive communities, regardless of religious affiliation, in the journey of recovery and self-discovery.