I am a sexaholic from Peru. For the last eight months, I have regularly attended an SA group in Lima. In our group, we practice writing affirmations as part of our Step Three work. These affirmations help me live the sanity that my Higher Power can give back to me each day. They also are reminders of how I can hand myself over to the care of the God of my understanding. Following are a few of the affirmations I have written:

1) There will be a new happiness that comes from deep within. It is spontaneous; it is a gift; it inspires gratitude.

2) My weakness and my compulsive behavior, both past and present, help me to understand and feel compassion for others with similar problems. If I am in contact with my own weakness, I feel compassion for others. If I am not in contact with my own weakness, then I feel rejection for others.

3) When I confront my weakness and have control over my compulsive behavior, I feel an inner energy and confidence which motivate me to act with boldness and faith in what is before me.

4) I will enjoy being with others much more.

5) I hear my Higher Power saying: “Have no fear, I will give you the words to say in any situation. I am with you. Allow me to show you what I can do. Are you ready?”