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August 1974

Are We a Secret Society?

Anonymity within AA can be carried to dangerous extremes

SOME GROUPS have been misusing two of the most hallowed of our Traditions--numbers Eleven and Twelve--on anonymity. Any action, or failure to be helpful, which inhibits carrying the message is risking lives which are on the line--facing death or insanity unless help is readily available.

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