Why is it called alcoholics anonymous when the first thing you do is stand up and say
"hi, my name's Bob. I'm an alcoholic"?
2006-10-19 23:10:19 · 12 answers · asked by zanzabarr 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Because unless you accept that you have no power over your illness, you have no hope of recovery.
The first step in the 12 step program is:-
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction - that our lives had become unmanageable
By standing up and admitting to yourself and to other people that you are an alcoholic, you can then try and overcome the problem.
It may sound silly to an outsider, but it does take a lot of courage and a very long journey till you get to the time where you can stand up and say that you are an alcoholic.
You can sit and observe meetings without taking part for as long as you want, there is no pressure to contribute. Also, what is said in the meeting, stays in the meeting - you don't need to worry about it getting out. People from all walks of life attend AA meetings, from Doctors, Lawyers and Teachers.
2006-10-19 23:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Its only in the meeting that they reveal their identity & problems & get help from professionals & other members. Normally, one wouldnt want to be known outside the meeting as an alcoholic so the indentity of members is not revealed to outsiders.
2006-10-19 23:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Heista 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholics Anonymous is just that , what is said stays there .
2006-10-19 23:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because what happens in an AA meeting stays there..
2006-10-19 23:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to come to terms with it before u get up and say "Hi my names Bob"...
You can attend meeting without getting up and making urself known!!
2006-10-19 23:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
from your avatar.. you don't look like a 'bob'.
so, if you said "My names Bob" YOU would be pretty anonymous
2006-10-19 23:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because in reality your name is Tia_Maria
2006-10-19 23:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that you can call them at any time in the strictest confidence and talk to them about it without anyone else knowing.....i think......well until they get you in a group
2006-10-19 23:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
coz what is said in the meeting stays in that room....also u dont have to giv ur real name
2006-10-19 23:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by devine_gem22 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hee hee heee heeee heeeee heeeeeee
2006-10-19 23:59:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋