Well, I also know that AA groups avoid affiliations with other organizations
Not particularly, but he does help other alcoholics make it through the program.
Can you believe that I turn 37 next week, yet I've never had any alcohol before? Really? I don't know much about chocolate, but I do know some facts about alcohol. Did you know that independence from consuming alcohol is called sobriety? I think after having had a problem with alcohol, being sober for 20 years is more of an accomplishment than never touching it at all. What about you, have you ever heard about the Twelve Stop program from AA? I have never heard of it. What else do you know about AA?
The Traditions recommend that members remain anonymous in public media, altruistically help other alcoholics, and that AA groups avoid official affiliations with other organizations.