Thanks for your post, have only just seen it sorry. I’ve been meaning to post all week but just haven’t had a minute to spare.
I get where you’re coming from with regards to GA, I used to feel that there was some stigma attached to it, and I’d hate for one of my “normal” associates to bump into me on the way in or out. I’ve had a lot of periods when I’ve been an avid attender.
My philosophy that I apply to myself is, “what’s more humiliating, going and seeing what it’s all about and risking either a breach in anoynimity or somebody seeing me, or spending all my money again, again, and not being able to provide for myself and family”. Every time I gambled money that I shouldn’t have I embarrassed and humiliated myself. By going to GA I hoped I would stop doing that and if anyone I knew seen me tough, I have a problem and I’m going for help.
I know it does seem nerve racking, it’s got to be worth it though.
It’s easy for me to say go to your local one, but I think that’s what I would do.
Take care.