My home group has a requests in our format bearing on these issues and we have [usually] dealt with abuses as they come up. It's something I highly suggest that other groups consider with regard to what their group conscience should be. Every time I hear someone using language generally considered impolite I shudder, imagining some pillar of the church congregation passing by in the hallway at that moment and overhearing us. Personally I have little objection to people using whatever language they wish, but I also think it's important that many people do take offense at such language and that we need to be especially wary with regard to our landlords.
Not too long ago I heard something that covers my feelings on this subject very well:
The absence of profanity offends no one.
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Respect for others is important as part of my recovery. I doubt I'm alone in this theory.
Very well put:
The absence of profanity offends no one.
Thanks for the reminder. I sometimes get a little excited when I share and swear.
As daave said, being respectful is an important part of my recovery.
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Why don't you e-mail me directly, Anonymous? At namenlosen dot trinker at gmail dot com.
Alcoholics using bad language and smoking? You're shittin' me!
Meetings are for newcomers - for those who have not yet recovered from alcoholism so they can be taught the twelve steps and recover - this is the ONLY purpose of a group and why they are supposed to be holding meetings at all.
How many un-recovered alcoholics still in their cups don't smoke and don't curse?
Maybe you should limit your meetings only to those who are handsome and pretty too. :)
Peace and Love,
Danny S
I agree that this is a common practice now a days which should be taken care of.
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Ella
Alcohol Treatment
I agree that this is a common practice now a days which should be taken care of.
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Ella
Alcohol Treatment
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