Hey Spencer, this is Swaye, this is a really weird way to get in touch with you, but I am barring someone's phone. I was standing outside, because I left my phone at home. I've been kind of pounding on the doors for a bit. So hopefully you will get this and come out and open the door.

Welcome to episode 27 of the Recovery Show.

This episode is brought to you by Diane and Kelly.

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Thank you, Diane and Kelly, for your generous contributions.

This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and happiness.

We who live or have lived with the seemingly hopeless problem of addiction understand as perhaps few others can. So much depends on our own

attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Our 12th

tradition says anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions.

Why is anonymity important?

What does it mean to be anonymous?

Does it mean that we actively hide our identity? Is it only about sharing our first name and last initial?

Or is there something deeper here? What can we share about ourselves? What can we share about other people in our lives?

And especially what can we share about other people in our lives, and especially what can we share

about the alcoholics and addicts whose behavior has so deeply affected us.

Before we begin, we would like to state that though we and our guests may be in a 12-step program,

we represent ourselves rather than the program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences as they relate to the topic of anonymity. The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person

who gave them. Take what you like and leave the rest. We hope that you will find something

in our sharing that speaks to your life. My name is

Kelly and I will be your host today. Joining me is co-host Swaifa. How you

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