Please respect the privacy of those who share here today. The intention of this group is to provide a safe place for sharing. We understand that many of us have anger over past problems. This is not a place to act out problems on the rest of the group. Emotional expression is encouraged, but not when it is directed at others.
Newcomers can be particularly vulnerable to emotional, financial, and sexual abuses.
The love and respect we offer to Newcomers is a reflection of the love and respect we are learning to offer ourselves. The focus of this meeting is Partners of Survivors. We understand that most perpetrators of incest are also vicitms of incest and, as partners, are welcome here. However, for the safety of the rest of the group, let us be clear that no sharing regarding perpetration is welcome. We are learning to practice self-discipline in sharing the opportunity to speak.