Robert, welcome to AHC. Can you elaborate what you mean by AA being Formal? There are several kinds of meetings. You could just go to Speaker meetings and see if you can identify with the persons story and see if you can relate. There are open discussion meetings. But most of them tend to carry diluted messages. If you really serious and looking for solution, you may visit meetings that are based on the basic Text Alcoholics Anonymous. They are called Big Book meetings. Either way, AA is about offering you a different attitude toward life. Our mind always wants to be in a comfortable place. AA will help you transcend your mind.
