I've never been in a meeting where someone was laughed at.....really. There is laughter in our meetings, however, and I am often the instigator. But the laughter is people laughing WITH me......because I have some pretty funny stuff to talk about. And I love it when people can laugh at some of my sharing that is delivered with intentional humor.
We are always very sensitive to the newcomer....we understand how much courage it takes to walk through that door. We were there once too.....frightened, confused, and hurting deeply.
It takes time to develop friends in those meetings but it is well worth the effort.
gentle hugs
ke