A Lot Like Gravity
Sharing responsibly allows him to thrive in healthy connections.
Open-Hearted Sharing
Bringing the inside out has taught her how to connect with members in the Fellowship.
When Sobriety is Jeopardized
The literature on sharing in meetings helped her apply boundaries to protect her sobriety.
Stopped Being a Carbuncle
Recovery was not something to observe on the sidelines of life, but rather something to be lived.
Holding Others Hostage vs. Connection
She is so grateful that the Steps taught her how to connect using safe, healthy sharing.
The Message in Meetings, The Mess to My Sponsor
He learned boundaries that allowed him to share safely and listen attentively.
Motivation To Walk the Talk
The Program taught her how to embrace every healing aspect of Recovery, Unity, and Service.
Raising My Hand: Swearing in Meetings
Recovery shows him the damage that swearing and sarcasm cause to others and to himself.
Editor’s Corner
You are invited to read this "Editor's Corner" in your home group during announcements. The August 2026 edition of ESSAY Magazine is a powerful theme that breaks open the topic of sharing in meetings.
Discussion Topic
In his article, "Raising My Hand: Swearing in Meetings", Jack shares how swearing was a way to belittle himself and others. Has the language of shock been a part of your addiction? If so, did you use it as a way to take the edge off or to add the edge?
