The question of whether technology can foster wholly spiritual recovery is being further explored within the International region of Sexaholics Anonymous. As a user of technology to communicate thoughts around the planet, I was nonetheless skeptical when I heard about last year’s Geek Camp.

I couldn’t put my finger on it. Then it dawned on me. I was afraid of this new technology. As a former SA delegate, Central Office Management Committee (COMC) chair, and sometime speaker, I’ve attended conferences around the world. I’ve even been to two recovery meetings on two continents in a single day.

During the 2017 Geek Camp Steps Six and Seven breakout, I met fellow trusted servant Kirt B., who happens to be the current St. Louis (US) Correctional Facilities Committee Chair. I had no idea Kirt was on our SA Correctional Facilities Committee before seeing him via Geek Camp. As a result, I now work closer with Kirt on correctional work in his region.

Turns out, my skepticism of virtual recovery was unfounded. I will lead a breakout for the 29 November SA Internet Marathon (formerly Geek Camp). While I’m still wary of technology, I have come to value the virtual meeting and video platform as tools that can overcome distance and provide a new dimension to the spiritual experience of traditional meetings.