Does our group exclude anyone with a “desire to stop using marijuana” from attending the group, either expressly or implicitly? Do we make all feel welcome?
Closed meetings for women, men, POC, LGBTQIIA+ members or members who share other characteristics are consistent with MA’s Traditions, provided all members who share those characteristics with a desire to stop using marijuana are allowed to attend.
Does our group have cliques that may make members feel less welcome than others?
Do we allow cross-talk that could make some members feel left out if their share is not referred to like others, and make them feel less welcome than others?
Meetings are autonomous to permit, limit, or prohibit cross talk but it’s important to understand the reasons the group has decided to allow or prohibit or otherwise limit cross-talk and the effects that may have on members and the group unity.
