This is absolutely ridiculous, but 100% predictable, because AA has clinched desperately to the belief, that their way is THE ONLY WAY. The fellowship hates being referred to as a cult, but their cultish behavior persists. Welcome to Medium my friend! Successful sober/recovery stories of every variety, and plenty of evolved, more complete and growing souls who broke free without 12-step programs. Also, plenty of non-culty 12-steppers too! If you believe overcoming the addiction is way more important than how you arrived, you're in for a pleasant surprise!
Happy reading and thank you for sharing!!!!