There are times when we think we must reveal
highly damaging facts
so that we may stop the depredations of certain evildoers.
"All for the good of AA" -- now becomes our cry.
Armed with this often false justification,
we righteously press our attack. . .
But the real test is how we handle ourselves.
We must ever be so certain
that we are not to call the kettles black.
Therefore it is wise if we pose ourselves these questions:
"Do we really understand the people who are involved
in this situation?
Are we certain that we have all of the facts?
Is any action or criticism on our part really necessary?
Are we positive that we are neither fearful nor angry?"
Only following such a scrutiny can we be sure to act
with the careful discrimination and in the loving spirit
that will always be needed to maintain our own integrity.
- Bill W., August 1961.

Thought to Ponder....

I cannot mend if I bend the truth.

Recovery Related Acronym

A N G E R = A Negative Grudge Endangers Recovery.