Thanks Mark for pointing this out and making me see that I can only speak for myself.
At that time in my very early recovery I desperately needed to feel "a part of." My attendence at meetings was literally replacing my urge to use. When I heard what was said I instantly felt different, not accepted for what I identified with and felt sorry for the addict guy (I have no idea how he felt). You could hear a very low moan from some in the group ("what does it matter?") after the secreatry said what she said.
At any rate, I guess my point...."it depends" was my main message. What was said at that meeting on that day didn't drive this addict away from AA.
