Practicing rigorous honesty has enabled him to grow in integrity in every area of his life.

He stood at the turning point of his inventory and abandoned himself to God through complete honesty.

His Step One was seeing reality for the first time without the lies and admitting to himself that he was addicted.

This member embodies the honesty necessary to make this amends from the heart.

He practices trusting truth from an infinite and caring God rather than trusting in finite, lying fears.

This member shares how following the “no crosstalk” guidelines fosters real respect for all the members in the meeting.

A retreat full of fellowship, fun, and growth while discussing difficult topics that led to unity in making SA truly a place for men and women together.

Last Saturday, September 20, the Group LA LIBERACIÓN from Bogotá, Colombia, held a nine-hour marathon meeting—a space to share, laugh, and enjoy time together as a group.

2025 SA/S-Anon NW Regional Retreat
I attended the SA/S-Anon NW Regional Retreat in Post Falls, Idaho. Gratefully, this was my fourth NW regional retreat, and as someone who lives on the opposite side of the country, each one has been a blessing.

He learned the difference between white-knuckling (reliance on self) and true surrender (reliance on God).
When I was still deep in my addiction, I thought I knew how to interact with women: I performed, I craved, I hunted for the thrill of being wanted.

By presenting himself as he truly is, God meets him there with His love that transforms.
It wasn’t on the mountaintop where God found me, but in the dust.

God uses him to carry the message of recovery through his musical gifts.
My name is Winfried, and I come from Germany. I have been sober since February 14, 2013, thanks to God’s grace.

After years of being dominated by lust, this member is living life on a spiritual plane as a result of practicing the Program, with deep love for sponsorship.

Roland mentions in his article, “The Pursuit,” how honesty was vital in his new relationship with his wife. How important has honesty been in your recovery? Have you needed help in identifying when you have been dishonest?

Rigorous honesty is the gateway to recovery in SA. At first, I thought that admitting the full extent of my problem and sharing my real history were impossible. What would others think?

Our next edition’s theme is “A Great Caution is Advised.” This caution is in the White Book on page three, “We suggest that newcomers…not reveal their sexual past to a spouse or family member who does not already know of it, without careful consideration…” Similar caution is in the Big Book.

My sponsor suggested that I periodically follow up with the professionals to give them an update on how the Fellowship is doing.

Dear ESSAY,
I wanted to compliment you and your staff on the October Issue. Well done!
The graphics are outstanding, and the composition of text and graphics is very impactful.

It Changed Both of Us
Step Five had a lasting impact on both sponsor and sponsee through the Sponsor-by-Mail program.

Completely exposed before God with a wide open willingness for Him to take away her defects gave her a vital spiritual experience.