Background: At SMR we strive to create a gentle and respectful space for ACAs to grow and heal. However, we’re all human and events can happen before, during or after a meeting that create uncomfortable feelings. First, distinguish between feeling uncomfortable or unsafe and actually being in an unsafe situation (being bullied, harassed, or stalked).…

If you are experiencing uncomfortable sensations accompanying fear, anxiety, or excitement, we offer these quick techniques to help bring your body to a more regulated state. Try Pursed Lip Breathing Exhale slowly through your pursed lips as if  you are blowing air through a straw. Exhale as completely as is comfortable, then inhale deeply through…

The policy was approved by a Group Conscience vote held by survey poll from Feb 4-18, 2024, with results announced at the business meeting on February 19, 2024. It will come up for review at a date to be determined, possibly nine months from approval. Background Material Work began on these guidelines in July 2023.…

This poll was open from February 5th through February 18th at 6pm ESTThe tally of votes will be given at the Business Meeting on the 19th The purpose of this poll is to take the group conscience on how members of the SMR meeting use on-screen names and images. Background (or why we are asking…

A Town Hall discussion on this draft policy will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 9 AM ET Please leave your comments on this draft in the comments section below. To reduce spam, comments may take 8-12 hours to be posted. Background On a regular basis, questions arise to the Service Team about…

This report details the reported incident and the steps taken to resolve it.

This policy was approved by Group Conscience on August 27, 2023. It will come up for review at a date to be determined, possibly nine months from approval. To report predatory behavior, contact any trusted servant as per Section 1 of the policy below. You may want to familiarize yourself with the policy as you…