PASITON by Carolyn ShattuckI have discovered over the years that my friends consider going to A. A. meetings a lifeline. They attend the meetings either online or in person. Since I have been affected by their struggles and seen the benefits of their attendance, I visited the Bill Wilson house here inn Vermont. The walls lined with license plate messages intrigued me. These regular meetings are a necessity for many people. Bill Wilson was one of the founders of A. A.