Quote: My fears are:That I will run into somebody I know. That I will have to speak or I will be put on the spot before I'm ready
Let's alleviate those fears. First of all NO ONE that attends al-anon or AA for that matter is forced to speak. Many attendees choose to sit quietly at their first few meeting until THEY become comfortable with the group. NO ONE is required or forced to share. As for 'running into someone you might know....so what, if they're there it's because they NEED the room and support too. There is a saying in those rooms that goes, "What's said here STAYS here." It's an oath (so to speak) that alanon and AA members take VERY seriously. T2
