Originally Posted by
biminiblue 
So, Ken I'm confused.
What is the message you are trying to convey?
When the man returned from 30-days in a rehab he had a lot to say about staying sober. He's not annoying nor does he go on and one while sharing. But I remember a few members saying we've heard this spiel many times before.
He said nothing at the meeting last Saturday until I asked if there were any burning desires. Then he spoke up about his recent relapse.
The message I am trying to convey is it might wise not to make any declarations of sobriety if one has a history of going back out. Why? Because people talk. They gossip.
Which isn't to suggest one keep quite but to take things one day at a time. We're all sober today and let's leave it at that.