Hi all! I’m Gavin, sexaholic from Adelaide, South Australia.

I first started coming to SA in 2001 and identified immediately. I describe myself as a “hard core” sex addict in that I’ve crossed not only genders but species in my obsession with lust. My addiction is very similar to the alcoholic in that once I act out I have no power to stop. The compulsion is so strong that my physical well-being is at risk.

We have a small but strong group in Adelaide. Since the group is small we can have difficulties around anonymity (Tradition Twelve). It’s a bit like “personalities before principles” at times.

Since coming to SA I have found a new freedom and happiness I would have never known if I hadn’t come. I’ve had many long periods of sobriety in SA and am grateful for the fellowship. Words cannot do justice to the feelings of gratitude and peace SA has given me.

I’m also an alcoholic so I attend AA meetings and find AA to have the support I need to stay “on track,” especially with the male members with lengthy sobriety.

I do have an SA sponsor. He now lives mostly in LA. I couldn’t have done it without a sponsor because there are often things I need to share that are not appropriate to share at SA meetings.

Feel free to drop in sometime when next on holidays in Australia.

Yours in Loving Fellowship,