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Good Day everyone, I am an alcoholic that has recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body thanks to the tables of AA. Friends of Bill W. and the 12 steps and a Higher Power have given me everything wonderful that I enjoy today, just seem to be having a slight problem with a saying that I am hearing around diffferent tables lately.

I am told that all I have is my story, my experience, and my hope, and these I have shared at any meeting I attend. I have been in the program for almost 6 yrs now and am well aware that I cannot get another person sober, that is between them and their HP. Lately though I am hearing things like "his/her story is gonna kill the drunk" or "their message is gonna kill the drunk." Has anyone else out there heard this at any of their meetings. I fear this untruth, if told enough, will stop the newcomer from sharing, for fear of saying the wrong thing.

I am aware today that my soberity depends on the footwork I do to maintain it, by practicing these principles in ALL my affairs. No human can get me back out there unless it is where I want to be, I believe in the slogan "Take what you need and leave the rest," but lately I have been hearing the above saying soooo much that I am worried that is what a newcomer will take.

My ESH will not be for everyone, I know this, but if it effects just one person then all the years of pain I caused myself and others will be well worth it.

Would love feedback on this, I am confused and truthfully tired of hearing this statement but afraid to speak up as this is coming from mostly OLDTIMERS.