Why is anonymity important in aa

At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. As valuable as privacy is to new members, most of them are eager to share the good news of their A.A. affiliation with their families.

1. What if you see someone you know at AA?
2. What are the benefits of anonymity for people in recovery?
3. What is the AA tradition about anonymity?
4. What is the spiritual principle of anonymity?

What if you see someone you know at AA?

What will happen if I see someone I know there? They will be there for the same reason you are there. They will not disclose your identity to outsiders. At A.A. you retain as much anonymity as you wish.

What are the benefits of anonymity for people in recovery?

For the recovering addict, anonymity allows for a safe space to open up to others and address issues they wouldn't feel as comfortable discussing in a more public setting. A 2012 study found that men and women benefit from AA in different ways.

What is the AA tradition about anonymity?

The principle of anonymity dictates that you should never share anything about another member that you learned during an AA meeting. It doesn't require you to hide your membership from the people you trust.

What is the spiritual principle of anonymity?

The spirit of anonymity focuses less on confidentiality and more on humility and self-sacrifice. This can be much trickier because of its subtlety and its demand that we each, as AA members, constantly examine our motives in the way that we relate to one another.