Online Meetings

Music and Recovery Peer-support Meeting Guidelines

This space is focused on discussing powerlessness, acceptance, change and growth, in order to regain sanity. To rid ourselves of the bondage of self through community with others. To provide relief, and a reminder that we are not alone, from anywhere in the world. A reprieve, of like-minded industry people, focused on supporting each other through 12 step and other types of recovery readings. We share a common language and this is a space for the power of two or more people in recovery to come together.

Our goal is to remember that regardless of our religious, agnostic or atheist backgrounds, there are powers at play that are greater than ourselves; As such, we should be accepting to the viewpoints of others, and use this room as a means to bring us together as a people trying to get better, focusing on our similarities rather than our differences.

Boundaries

We ask that you respect the following guidelines so everyone may have the best possible experience in a healthy, safe environment:

• Share your own experience, strength, and hope based on your own life experiences.

• Treat people with respect and know that they are in various stages of recovery.

• Do not chat or speak in a sexual or obscene manner or make negative racial or gender comments.

• Do not speak/chat the personal information (e.g. phone # and email) of others without their permission.

• If there are many participants, please be mindful of time constraints.

• No crosstalk.

• Speaking off-topic and/or provoking others is prohibited.

• Do not give medical advice of any kind, even if you are a licensed professional.

• Harassment and insulting behavior will not be tolerated.

• Do not speak or chat while intoxicated or impaired.

• If you've used in the last 24 hours, please attend by listening.

• Do not participate while operating a motorized vehicle of any kind.

The 7th Tradition States:

'Every group ought to be fully self-supporting declining outside contributions.' There is a link with the option to donate to the 'Charity of Choice' below. We feel this gesture to be important in keeping our community\'s autonomy alive. Each of the charities we choose aim to provide further support within the music community of those living with alcoholism/addiction. This season all contributions go to Samaritans, A charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection, through peer and crisis deescalation services.