Here
we go … again!
Will they never learn??
We
were recently contacted by a member from the Wimbledon area who told
us that the Purley cult group is sending “out 'reps' to other
meetings telling members that they are not sober if they take
medication such as anti depressants.” Apparently the issue is
going to be raised at the local intergroup (London South West .. so
good luck with that!).
Our correspondent continues:
“There
was a recent incident of one girl who was told to stop her anti
depressant by one of these 'reps'. As a result of coming off her
prescribed medication this girl tried to take her own life and is now
recovering in hospital and does not want to go to AA. In fact her
mother has contacted the General Service Office and seeking further
advice. This just cannot be allowed to happen and is NOT AA.
The[re] is a leaflet on
AA and medication which clearly states we do not give advice but
there is a growing number of people who are doing just that and not
adhering to the traditions and principles of AA. More worryingly they
are blaming others who have expressed concerns and spreading
malicious gossip. And as we know gossip is a killer. The yellow card
is being broken time and many people are not feeling safe in these
Wimbledon meetings.”
Does
any of this sound familiar? .. 'Fraid so... The 'nutters' are still
out there carrying the 'disease'. For their edification (if no one
else's) here is the relevant (conference approved) leaflet: The A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs
(You've got to wonder
if any of these jokers can actually read! Maybe sign language?? Two
fingered salute perhaps!)
Cheers
The
Fellas (Friends
of Alcoholics Anonymous)
PS Our
correspondent wanted to remain anonymous not only for the usual
reasons (ie. traditions)....but also concern about 'reprisals'. So
not only 'nutters' but thugs as well... business as usual!
Hi Fellas, I have been around a good few days now and visit fellowship meetings and so called primary purpose meetings. My home group is Tuesday at Purley Experience Strength and Hope. One of our older members recently attended Wednesday and tried to announce a couple of meetings that were struggling, What no way she was told in a forceful tone, Tradition one !!!
ReplyDeleteI also recently heard a chair from one of their founders expressing that none of her sponsees needed medication. The group also pays for Special speakers who they deem fit to give their strict message. Traditions are not adhered to and they have the cheek to have a traditions meeting. Keep up the good work fellas
Frank