Explain that anonymity is extremely important to A.A. members. All A.A. members decides if and when to share aspects of their recovery, and with whom. Accordingly, it is hoped that family members and other friends of A.A. members protect the anonymity of their loved ones who are in A.A., and that they protect the anonymity of other A.A. members whom they may meet. This includes not disclosing to others the fact that a person is an A.A. member. In addition, let loved ones know that when an A.A. member dies, it is important not to identify an A.A. sponsor or A.A. friends as such in the obituary, in the media or online.