Thank you, Coleen. You are very kind.
I understand everyone is different - to me, it's a given. My philosophy is pretty much "live and let live," unless someone's actions are affecting me, directly!
There is a lot of pressure to conform to certain beliefs (especially 12 step). I love that there is 12 step for the people that works for - I had several years in 12 step, and right now it is not my thing. I am happy for the people who use it and feel supported by it. I would never discourage anyone from trying it or working the program and I don't understand why people in the program try to recruit others and reject those who don't buy into it.
Anyway, I do like this board and there are many supportive people on it.
