AMEN to all that.
I’m a friend of Bill W. I found AA meetings and living the 12 steps better than “AL anon” for me so that’s where I went every Friday for many many years. It was also helpful and supportive for my brother who is an alcoholic.
There is nothing better than AA. And it is typically PRIDE that keeps someone away.
Bill was a great guy. Actually the secret to AA’s success(and Bills) was Lois.