Historical reasons and evolution of anonymity in AA
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Great one Andy
Looking forward to your report on Dr.Bob’s “being anonymous to oneself”
Andy By your effort and those of Ms. W I listened with interest to your musings on anonymity and thought all were correct I think in some cases the individual is attracted maybe because he does not want anyone to know (although it would be great news to his friends)Then he or she maybe afraid of failing as they have done so often in the past. However It has been my observation that once they better understand their problem and grow more confident of their sobriety the anonymous factor wanes remarkably soon I hope you have the energy to continue what I will inappropriately call musings as they I think they help a number of listeners who of course are anonymous Kind regards