Re: Anonymous

I agree, and I certainly respect anyone's wishes to be anonymous.
That is their business, and I also respect the AA guidelines. I just
was thinking, when I first decided to go to an AA meeting, I was
afraid someone I knew might see me. Now I am proud that I made the
choice to better my life, just like going to the gym.

Sonya

On Feb 12, 5:00 am, ljc1963 <loricrawfor...@gmail.com> wrote:
> When I purchased and secured my 2nd drunk driving charge my hubby
> suggested I check myself into counselling cuz the Judge was going to
> order it anyway.  It took me 2 weeks to make that call for an
> appointment..  I was so scarred.
>
> The Counsellor there kept suggesting I get to an AA meeting.  I kept
> forgetting about it.  My excuse ... Im from a small town, what if I
> see somebody I know ?  Her reply ... Oh, okay.  So, its alright if
> somebody see's you falling off a barstool or see's your name in the
> local paper for dui charges then right ?
>
> I have sadly discovered that it is ( or seems to be ) more acceptable
> to be seen walking, crawling, or even stumbling in or out of a bar
> then it is to be noticed attending an AA meeting.
>
> I am not ashamed or embarrassed anymore.  Nor do I run around shouting
> that Im a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. I believe in our traditions
> and think the 12th tradition is of the utmost importance.
> I am anonymous when I want to be and carry the message when I need
> to.
>
> On Feb 11, 9:50 pm, Sonya <sonyaf...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Isn't it funny how we are so embarrassed of going to AA to heal
> > ourselves, but we are totoally comfortable with showing our ingnorant
> > drunkedness to anyone around?  Crazy, huh?  Myself, I am proud that I
> > made the choice to change my life.
>
> > Sonya- Hide quoted text -
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