Originally Posted by
jimhere 
The long form of the tradition states that AA membership ought to include all who suffer from alcoholism. Only alcoholics suffer from alcoholism.
Jim
Not so sure I would agree with that statement there Jim, I am sure there are many traumatized wives and children out there who suffer daily from the alcoholism. Also I thank God for the "autonomous" Tradition. I don't know how "open" an "open meeting" is if visitors are not allowed to even ask questions.What are we afraid of anyway?