Posts by Bees

It wasn’t luck that allowed me to become a judge after meth addiction. It was white privilege. Federal Judge, author, and LifeRing Board Member Mary Beth O’Connor contributed this op-ed to the LA Times printed on November 26, 2022. This insightful piece about the racial disparities at every stage of the criminal legal system reveals…

LifeRing is proud to support those in recovery with disabilities. We now offer a new focus meeting for this community of recovery-forward people — Disaddicted. This is a LifeRing focus meeting held weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm Pacific.     Disaddicted: A recovery meeting for those with disabilities      Meeting is open to all…

It is with great excitement that we congratulate Mary Beth O’Connor on the release of her long awaited memoir:  From Junkie to Judge:  One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction! Mary Beth O’Connor is a LifeRing BOD member and advocate of multiple paths to recovery.   Mary Beth O’Connor is a longstanding contributor to the LifeRing…

It’s Dry January! Whether you’re exploring your sobriety or committed to a life free from alcohol and drugs, LifeRing is rooting for you! LifeRing is posting articles relevant to the Dry January movement throughout the remainder of the month. Here’s a quick one with words of encouragement for all who challenge their relationship with alcohol.…