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The original was posted on /r/blockedandreported by /u/RandolphCarter15 on 2025-10-02 15:07:31+00:00.

Relevance: her book has been the topic of conversations on the pod, but if this isn’t central enough I can take it down.

I have someone close to me who is an alcoholic, and has had multiple problems, made multiple promises, and recently drove drunk and got into a car accident. They’re now going to AA but, based on their attitude–they think the accident was good for them and an opportunity (not a horrific experience that could have killed other people)–and other family members who tried AA I’m worried it’s not going to work. I’ve seen it just reinforce this helplessness in people, which can be a problem as when bad things happen they don’t take responsibility.

From what I’ve heard of Katie’s book, it sounds like a more assertive approach to dealing with alcoholism. I asked if I could send it to them but they said no. I feel like just sending it now wouldn’t work. Anyone else dealt with this? Or read good write-ups I could send and be less intrusive?