The topic of this edition matches the theme of the upcoming SA & S-Anon International Convention in July in Los Angeles: “Courage to Change.” Many men and women on the convention committee are serving tirelessly to make it an opportunity for you to continue your own change. All information on p. 30.

For a Lithuanian lady “Courage to Change” meant letting go of her life-long victimhood and developing new attitudes. For an Australian oldtimer it had different layers ranging from deepening his progressive victory over lust to forgiving all persons on his resentment list. A fellow from the UK testifies he is still doing the same things today that have been keeping him sober for over 20 years.

A Mexican lady tells how her disease led her to the verge of divorce whereas her earnestly working the program has led her to a peaceful and meaningful life—as well as a restored and happy marriage. A member from Texas describes how there are two armies at war fighting for dominion over him and how, one day at a time, God grants him to take actions of love rather than feed his self-obsession.

The Nominations Committee presents itself on the “What’s Going On in SA” page and launches an appeal for Trustee-candidates.

Read about the giant breakthrough the Slovakian fellowship recently made in their CFC service by having an open SA meeting in one of their country’s prisons; a report of the 7th Mexican National Convention; an article of a new member on the latest Israeli Convention; and much, much more.

In fellowship,