Thanks so much for your letter. I was feeling down, and my addiction was being painfully felt. Your note called me back to the program and my recovery. A few minutes later the phone rang, and I was offered a rather suggestive invitation. I was nervous, afraid, etc., but refused. Your note had just given me the strength I needed to be faithful to my deepest self. Thanks.

I have been working the SA program since October fifth of last year sometimes with others, sometimes alone. I am enjoying my priceless gift of sexual sobriety for 210 days. I was sad and worried when Tom left Taiwan, but I know my Higher Power will direct me to those I need and who need me.… At the moment I’m really feeling a lot of anger and seeing nastiness in myself. But it’s okay. I’m not covering it up with a mess of sex and quiet. I’m just beginning to see clearly and take some steps toward honesty. I’m 38 and this is the longest period I’ve ever gone without acting out in some way since early adolescence. I don’t know where this new-found sobriety and honesty will take me. Maybe it’s taking me “home” as the SA literature says; making the connection I kept missing for so many years.