The Program of SA Works — Even in Prison!
Dear SACFC,
Thank you very much for the Plain White Cover Book. It’s great and it truly has alternatives and a plan. SA will be part of my life as I trudge the trail to a healthy, rewarding life, and I’ll definitely handle my ups and downs a lot differently thanks to some caring friends.
You can be sure I’ll call the office in Nashville upon my release. SA will be a big part of my support group. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Kris H., Missoula, MT
Words of Encouragement for SACFC Volunteers
Dear Frank:
How goes the war?? Keep fighting and we will survive. For the men writing who are disappointed or concerned they did not receive mail from inmates they contacted, this might help. First, they have planted the seed. The loving God of this program will reap the harvest. Secondly, we were all very confused in the beginning. We did not know who to trust or what to say.
Third, it is difficult at best in prison. Some Correction Officers will harass mentally or emotionally abuse inmates who ask for help. Although the inmate may be sincere, the director of the rehabilitation program may object to this kind of contact. They view it as negative losers trying to reform losers.
So, please do not give up. You just might save a life or another victim from harm. Make a copy if you choose and share it with the membership. Be well and God bless.
John C., SACFC Chair
Sponsor-By-Mail
Hi, I am Judy, a sexaholic. I inquired about helping with the sponsor-by-mail program for the prisons. I was informed at the time there were no women inmates that had inquired yet. I think God kept prompting me until I followed through to make contact with the SACFC.
Around that same time I got approved to go into the local jail for AA meetings. It was a little scary because I am not really an alcoholic. I know for certain I am really a sexaholic. Well, a few months later I received a letter from Keith S. saying that there was a female in prison desiring recovery. Wow!
So for six months we have been writing back and forth. It has been enriching my sobriety. It also helps me to see how much I take for granted. Such as having a face-to-face sponsor for my first year, and to have other women to talk to.
The woman I correspond with is working the Steps and has a roommate she meets with, along with one other woman in the same prison that has been involved with SA before. Sometimes they have three-people meetings! That has been bigger or as big as some of the meetings I attend. It feels very incredible to be a part of this!!
Judy, Sandpoint, ID
