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Old 11-23-2015, 02:51 AM
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zombob
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I recently had to use an agency that helps Domestic Violence victims and help me they did. The initial phone interview was taken by a woman who's voice I recognized. After a few minutes it came to me who she was and I'm sure after I gave my name she knew me from the rooms also. We never once discussed AA and she referred me to the proper legal advisors, etc. that any other person who would call would get. The only slip-up I made was thanking her by her first name as it was not offered initially(probably because these orgs are anon in that they protect victims). My point is this: She may well have chosen her profession as a result of a spiritual awakening but still keeps the two separate. In the bigger picture the anonymity is mostly in place so others don't pidgeonhole you and never hear your message. Your actions will speak much louder than any promotion of AA ideals and folks will come to you. When they do, that's when you share how you did it.
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