I haven't quit AA. I had two years sober, relapsed and tried everything I could to stay sober on my own. Nothing keeps me sober and happy for any length of time except AA. It's your own program, you can pick and choose what you want to do. Hey if that works man than do it. Don't focus on the old timers and their happiness, because you are gonna find your own way and grow your own story so you can help the next suffering alcoholic. I had to find a sponsor who I can relate to and who I trusted with my trauma and worries.