Share some anonymous true horror stories.

In some cases, there were so - called 'leaders' in Alcoholic Anonymous groups who misused their influence. They would impose their own views of recovery on others, which might not be suitable for everyone. Some members were made to follow strict regimens that didn't take into account their individual circumstances, like their mental health or family situation. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress and in some cases, made the members' alcohol problems even worse.

A man once recounted an anonymous horror story. He was driving on a lonely road at night. Suddenly, his car radio started to static and then he saw a figure in the middle of the road. He slammed on the brakes but when he looked again, the figure was gone. As he continued driving, the figure would keep reappearing in different parts of the road, always just for a split second. It was a terrifying drive home.

Well, in some Gamblers Anonymous groups, there could be a lack of follow - up support. A person might pour their heart out about their gambling addiction and their dire financial situation caused by it. But after the initial meetings, they are kind of left on their own. There's no real plan in place to keep them accountable or to provide further resources. And sometimes, the group dynamic can be toxic. There may be members who are more interested in gossiping or blaming rather than actually helping each other, which is really a horror for those who are sincerely trying to recover from their gambling problems.

One success story is of a man who had been drinking heavily for over a decade. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous. Through the support of his sponsor and attending regular meetings, he was able to stay sober day by day. He learned coping mechanisms and how to deal with stress without alcohol. Now, he has been sober for five years and has rebuilt his relationships with his family.

There was a student who was giving a presentation in class. He got so nervous that instead of saying 'The conclusion is...' he said 'The constipation is...' and then just froze. The whole class burst into laughter and he turned bright red. But it made for a very memorable and funny moment.

We should focus on positive, respectful and family - friendly topics rather than stories of this nature.

An anonymous person was in an elevator. They were humming a really catchy tune. Another person in the elevator started to unconsciously tap their foot to the beat. Before long, a third person joined in and started softly singing along. By the time the elevator reached the top floor, they all had a good laugh, not knowing each other's names but sharing a fun moment.

Here's another one. A young girl left her Christmas stocking outside her door one year. In the morning, it was filled with small gifts and candies. She never knew who did it. But it made her believe in the magic of Christmas. Maybe it was an anonymous passer - by or a kind soul in the neighborhood who just wanted to spread some Christmas cheer.

One common horror story is about cliques forming within Alcoholic Anonymous groups. These cliques would exclude some members, making them feel left out and not part of the recovery community. It's really sad when people who are trying to get better are pushed aside.

One guy joined a local Gamblers Anonymous group. He noticed that the meetings were more like a competition of who had the worst gambling story rather than a place for real support. There was no real practical advice given. And the group leader seemed more interested in hearing himself talk than actually helping the members. This guy ended up feeling more frustrated and alone in his battle against gambling, which was a horror for him as he expected a supportive and helpful environment from Gamblers Anonymous.