Narcotics Anonymous has a clarity statement that asks people not to identify as "addicts and alcoholics" and believes to mention being "clean and sober" could cause confusion and blur the message of the NA program.  Does language matter?  Is one way of referring to yourself truly harmful?  We explore how much this matters, if people from one program can share in another program, and debate if the clarity statement should be read in the beginning of meetings.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

People have taken to using people's full names, tagging them in posts, and much more in the new online meeting world.  We discuss what might be acceptable and what might violate traditions, specifically the 11th tradition.  The online meeting world is a lawless land where the rules are etched in beach sand, at best.  We also go over some of the funniest things people have seen in online meetings so far.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

We explore the fourth step in most 12 step programs.  What does it mean to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves?  Why moral?  Whose morals are we following?  Whose morals do we need to follow?  Are we supposed to be free of fear?  How do we deal with the guilt and shame?  Who do we share our 4th step with?  We talk about some of the mysteries of Step 4 and put to rest some of the confusion and contradiction in our understanding of the 4th step.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

Ever had a feeling that men's raps violate the 3rd tradition, which states the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using?  Ever found a special interest meeting to be extremely valuable to your recovery?  Ever considered that by allowing LGBTQ meetings to exist, we might also be paving the way for hate groups to have a meeting of "special interest?"  Ever felt unwelcome at a meeting?  Did you know that some 12 step programs have an official stance on the topic (Sort Of)?  Very good discussion about the pros and cons of special interest meetings.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

We explore how some Facebook recovery groups are not allowing people to post face to face meetings currently.  Including a Twitter and Facebook poll on how strictly people are adhering to the quarantine/ social distancing guidelines.  How much responsibility do we need to take to help society, and in which direction?  Why do we only seem to want half the news that matches what we believe and not want to hear anything contrary?  How can we better practice spiritual principles in our social networking?  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

We talk about the current pandemic that has affected the global community and how it pertains to our daily recovery.  Starting with some basic facts and background about Covid-19 for anyone who does not keep up with the information.  Then we delve into how this is affecting the recovery community.  Finally, we take a look at possible tools to use to help maintain recovery in the face of unprecedented experiences.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/. 

For more information about Covid-19 facts and up to date statistics, check the following:

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

We discuss a situation where parents argue over whether or not there is a principle in the lesson they are teaching their child.  The discussion then turns to if it's possible to be each other's eyes and ears to help people avoid relapsing.  Thrown in is whether or not we can help someone find fun without using, when they don't understand it.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

We talk about the origin story of addiction.  What is addiction?  Is it just a biological miscalculation of brain chemical production, or is it a spiritual dilemma? Do you have a choice in addiction?  Has it always been here or is it something that has come about during our evolution?  We also start off with a recap of anonymity from last episode.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.

We explore the question "Is remaining anonymous in our daily lives allowing people to continue to judge other addicts or persons in recovery?"  Sure, we have the spiritual principles of anonymity and being anonymous, but when I stay anonymous because I'm scared someone will judge me or keep me from getting a certain job, am I also saying with action that "it's okay to not let persons in recovery at this job."?  We also recap some other input into Step 2 and talk about some milestones we just hit.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoverySortOf or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_sort_of/.