I quit AA after five years for many of the reasons you address. I've learned more about how to live a deeply satisfying sober life for 36 years from The Wizard of Oz, namely to trust my inherent Wisdom, listen to my Heart, and have the Courage to follow my intuition.

When I got sober in 1986 there were at least more medical facilities available for 30-45 day care. Not so anymore. We do indeed need "a new foundation for recovery" that addresses what makes us pick up the alcohol in the first place. Thanks for sharing!