[Businessmtg] Gossip and sh** talk

[ali moore]

Biz Pals,

I agree with Kristen.

No matter what….. Gossip is not Al-Anon. Talking about others…
And I've actually done some gossip and I'm angry with myself for engaging,,, and I choose Not to do so anymore,

Those gossiping, on a regular basis,     shouldn't be a part of a meeting that is meant to make Al-Anon a BETTER place, not a place to see who's got the biggest mouth.
Or who wants to be right.

No one, as I see it has been right about anything since this meeting has begun.

Everyone has just had their personal opinions and agendas, as I see and hear it.

There's many ways to have a healthy Al-Anon meeting.

And there are plethora ways to have an unhealthy Al-Anon meeting.

This business meeting is demonstrating the latter.

I, have seen Laura work her program, even if some of you have not, or have had your eyes closed to her.
And I've seen many here NOT use their program, and try to climb up that ladder and look down.

It's truly sad,      and because my alanon comes first in my life….
And that included speaking my truth as I am right now, using my voice,,,,
I'm considering not being a part of ASP any longer.

The fighting and passive aggressive behavior goes against all I, *now, stand for.     My past was all fight and scream and who's right and who's wrong….. and I'm not going to walk backwards.

And it is a trigger, which I won't tolerate.

I hope this turns around fast.

In true sincerity,
Alison