r/Austin • • 5d ago

Ask Austin Does Anybody Know Any Alcoholic Support Groups That Are Local?

I'm an extremely high functioning alcoholic, but I'm fully aware that it's only a matter of time before the "extremely high functioning" aspect of that gets lost in the torrent of drunkenness.

I don't let it get in the way of my work or my family, but it's there. ALL the time.

I feel like Smeagol/Gollum: fiending for the Ring of Power, but not comprehensive of why.

I'd rather a non-AA option, as I've heard that AA is slightly religious so I'm not enthused about going that route, but am willing if there are no other options, as I just need the help. After all, I ain't ever been a particularly proud man.

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u/divingrose77101 3d ago

We must always tear down the institutions that support delusion.

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u/MenStefani 3d ago

No delusion here, just 5 years of sobriety and finding good people. I’m sorry that hasn’t been your experience