SOBER LIFE MINISTRIES
SOBRIETY THROUGH FAITH, GOD, AND COMMUNITY
EVENTS AND MEETINGS
RULES
Be Kind and Courteous: Treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
No Hate Speech or Bullying: Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated.
No Promotions or Spam: Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren't allowed. This includes unsolicited messages to members.
Respect Everyone's Privacy: Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.
Follow [Platform]'s Community Standards: All members must adhere to [Platform]'s community standards.
Use Appropriate Language: No foul language or inappropriate content. Keep the conversation respectful and family-friendly.
Stay On Topic: Ensure that posts and comments are relevant to the group's purpose. Off-topic posts may be removed.
Report Rule Violations: If you see something that violates the rules, report it to the admin team.
MEETINGS SPEECH
OPENING
Thank you all for showing up to group today.
By showing up, at least for the next hour, there are no drugs, no alcohol. There is no verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical or sexual abuse.
Just by showing up, we've shown ourselves, and God, we desire and accept His mercy.
Nobody here has to speak. That's not the point of all this. Just show up.
If you've been drinking or using, you are still welcome here. We just ask that you please sit back, listen, and save the speaking part for the next time.
PRIVACY
Please, we ask that you respect each other's privacy, both in group and outside of group.
In group: While in group, there is no taking pictures, video, audio, or any other identifiable depictions of group members.
Outside of group: If we see a group member in public, please don't call them out in a way that could identify them as a group member, or as having a struggle with addiction.
Respect each other's privacy for the safety and support of each other and our lives beyond this group.
CROSSTALK
I've witnessed firsthand the effects nonconstructive crosstalk can have. The things we say, the opinions and advice we share here, don't stay isolated within the group. They carry over into other parts of our lives and the lives of those around us.
If somebody asks for constructive feedback and opinions, I think that's something some of us would appreciate. But whether it's directed at the person or said into the air, nonconstructive and unsolicited opinions and criticisms hurt people. We're a support group, not each other's guardians or parents. Again, the things we say here can carry over and affect other parts of our lives and the lives of those around us.
CLOSING
To paraphrase a part of a speech from Woodstock: In this group, and tonight, remember that the men and women next to you are your brothers and sisters. We need to treat each other that way, because if we don't then we blow the whole thing. But we have it right here.