renee18

Tonight I will be giving my testimony at my youth group tonight. I was wondering if it is okay to say that I go to AL-Anon. I know that one of the tradititons say not to disclose your name in press, radio, etc, but does this apply here.

Feedback will be appreciated.

Shana

osier59

Tradition Eleven: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, TV and films. We need guard with special care the anonymity of all AA members.

I think you can say that you are a member of Al Anon as long as you are ready for the inevitable question of WHO is the alcoholic in your life ... I always responded that I didn't go to Al Anon because of anyone else. I went for ME.

I have always been told that the anonymity is about the other people who are at the meetings, and the alcoholics whom we know in AA. I am proud to identify myself as a Grateful Member of Al Anon.

Good luck with your testimony tonight.

Hugs
Barb

elizabeth1979

Good to see you Shana!~
I think Osier is spot on.
How is school going?

denny57

I agree with Osier. Other people I know will sometimes say they have a 12-step program that has been helpful. The important thing is not to break the anonymity of the alcoholic or other Al-Anons.