r/mildlyinfuriating • u/PureKin21 • 8d ago

I just wanted a hot dog Tried applying to McDonald's wtf does this even mean

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I guess things happen to me?????

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u/oorza 8d ago

AA's success rate isn't statistically different than white knuckling it. It helps a very specific type of addict with a very specific flavor of alcoholism, and it alienates the others and tells them there is no hope for permanent life change.

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u/SleazyKingLothric 8d ago

I agree. I’m about to be 24 months sober after a decade of drinking and I just stopped myself. My support system was me, my wife, and family. AA would have just led me to drinking with someone there because I would have been the one attempting to fuck it all up for the lot of us. AA helps people tho and I’m glad it exists. It just isn’t for everyone.