I had time to think about this. What I abhor is gossip. Thanks to Ago for quoting the
reference in the 12X12. I have suffered from it, and seen the effects on others in the
program. I have seen people stay away from meetings after they have learned that
they have been talked about..that their anonymity was broken.
I, myself, did too..for one week..until I did a tenth and my HP showed me that I
hadn't exactly been a saint in this area and I needed to pray for the offenders
and forgive as outlined in the Chapter Freedom From Bondage. Gossip hurts, badly.
And when it comes from trusted members and friends...it can destroy a weak or
struggling one. Some..with dual diagnoses can imagine all sorts of persecution
scenarios until they "get the straight scoop" and suffer needlessly while waiting.
Heck, any plain old alkie deserves a straight shot of respect and truth.
A lot can get lost in translation.
Isn't it better to go straight to the person (at) the meeting and offer help?
I've learned a lot about restraint of pen and tongue..the hard way.