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Should I tell my ND... |
| Message Name: |
Have a good track record.... |
| Date Posted: |
05/08/2005 |
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I've been in recovery for more than 10 years. You do the story but there is no reason to reveal to the world that you are in a 12 step program. The word anonymous does mean something after all. Remember the traditions, I believe revealing your association to the world as a journalist would violate them.
As for the workplace, I make no secret of the fact that I'm an addict/alcoholic. My choice for being open is in case somebody in my workplace needs some help they know they can come to me and discuss it. I've been able to help people in the past that way and in doing so I help myself. But I don't recommend this for everyone. |
| Message: |
You CAN refuse a story, if you have a good reason, IF you have a great track record. That means being a hard worker, who'll do anything asked of him...the "go-to" guy (girl) if you will.
And FYI, I HAVE refused to do certain stories, because of conflicts of interest; I gave minimal explanation, and never had a problem. But I had a track record...
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