Our next edition’s theme is “Rigorous Honesty.”  The first words in chapter five of the Big Book tell us that recovery is not possible without the capacity to be rigorously honest. What a wonderful gift to know that we can choose honesty for today, and if we are powerless over dishonesty, we can ask God to remove our dishonesty and gain honesty by helping others. We can also seek outside help. The Steps teach me the process by which I can learn to become aware of the truth and to share that truth with others. 

ESSAY is your magazine and it is your experience, strength, and hope that carries the message of recovery to the still suffering sexaholic. Please consider sharing your experience with the Fellowship by submitting an article to essay@sa.org. 

Our themes for the upcoming editions are:

December 2025 edition: Rigorous Honesty(Stories due November 1) What role has honesty played in your recovery journey?

February 2026 edition: A Great Caution is Advised ( Stories due January 1). How has considering the White Book’s caution on disclosure helped those we love inside and outside SA?

April 2026 edition: The Positive Sobriety (Stories due March 1). How has taking the actions of love changed the way you see service in your program? 

June 2026 edition: The Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, Service  (Stories due March 1). What promises have you received by working the principles in one, two, or all three of the legacies