At AA we have different kinds of meetings. Most are called Open Discussion meeting. This is the standard meeting
where anyone can talk about anything they like(with in reason). Another is called a Step Meeting. This is where we read
a chapter from one of our books called the step book. Then we talk mostly about the readings. We also have a
Big book meeting where we read from a second book-- that we have no name for, except "The Big Book".
Another kind of meeting is called a Speaker Meeting. This is when one person gets up sand tells their own story
in some detail. They speak for maybe 20 minutes to the whole group then let others talk and relate to them, and what-not.
basically they tell " What we were like, what happened, and what were like now"
They give their experience, strength and hope.
In recent years some people have taken to writing down the 20 minute versions of their story, and sharing it on-line; with whoever.
Mr. King has not really done this. He told the story of his "intervention" . Where his wife dumped a garbage bag, in front
of him , on the living room floor. This is actually 'more' then what most celebs talk about in public. !~
I am sure Mr. King has been to more then a view of these speaker meetings, but most likely never been a speaker.
This is not a surprise, This might be his choice; or it might be frowned upon for celebs to do such a thing (IDK)
I would love for him to write down his 20 minute version of his story, and do it with AA lingo. This would be a treat.
cant blame him though, if he chooses not to.
AA has men's meeting, woman's, gay's, Spanish speaking. Young people meetings, meetings for people that are on step-6 or higher,
...you name , we got it. ...and if we dont ...then we'll make it up on the spot !