Anonymity
Who I see here I leave here
but what is said here
I take what best helps me
and leave the rest
I do not worry about my
anonymity in recovery when I got to the doors of AA
My first meeting 8 to 10 people
in front row got up and said Hi Al
We knew you would find us
well anonymity was shot down right then for me
Even before I knew how
important it was to the survival of AA as a whole today
My anonymity is important
and I would get upset if others told people I was in AA
Only because they do not
have the right to break my anonymity only I can do that
And only if it’s going to
help another person one on one
As far as the press, radio,
films, and television well I pass on them
The traditions are my guide
to who and when I tell anyone I am a member of AA
Today most people I know are
in the fellowship and many have called me
To ask if they can give my
phone number to someone in need
Well to this day I have
never said No but I do appreciate that phone call first
I try not to break anyone’s
anonymity we are not all so fortunate
To not have to worry about
employers or co-workers finding out about our recovery
Some still put a stigma on
the alcoholics and treat them differently
Than we in recovery treat
them some just don't need to know
Anonymity is the spiritual
foundation of all our traditions
Reminding us to place
principles before personalities
God gave us a great program
and I follow His direction in all my AA service work
We are exposed to outside
influences working in the communities we serve
And it’s hard to serve if
your not willing to let people know who you are
The payment for the
anonymity break at service levels is carrying the message
To the hospitals and
instructions and professionals who need our help
Most are clueless as to how
this program works we need to show them we can help
Doctor’s, lawyer’s, judge’s,
probation officers, police depts. Etc all need our contacts
We are responsible to see that they understand what our
program is all about
So please reach out and help the still sick and suffering
alcoholic
God Bless each of you as He
has me
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