I Wish I Knew
The wives of these sex addicts spoke up to voice the damage that was done to them, but the complaints were not directed to the sexaholics.
A Subtle Foe
Her experience has taught her that gossip in the Fellowship can be a harmful form of disclosure.
I Was at Peace
Instead of sharing everything to get it off his chest, he learned that if he hasn’t worked the Steps on something, then he doesn’t share it.
One of the Fortunate Ones
She realized that, following the guidance of our literature and of her sponsor, she adoivded experiencing the tragedy of a premature disclosure.
How Could That Be?
This member reflects on all the different aspects of the Program that helped him to never fully disclose to his loved one. After 41 years of sobriety in recovery, I have still never fully disclosed my SA story to my wife. Even now, I ask myself how that could be.
No Defense for What Was Said
The power of God sustained her during the nightmare of hearing a disclosure.
The Turning Point
An unexpected moment of love helped his wife move from despair due to disclosure to hope for recovery.
Discussion Topic
In his article, "I Was at Peace", this member shares how he approached disclosing to his wife. He took a number of recovery actions before having that conversation with her.
SA CFC
For most of his life, he lived in a prison built with shame, secrets, and addiction. Working the Steps with an accountability partner in prison and with the help of his sponsor by phone, he connected with God.
Dear ESSAY
Dear ESSAY, It wasn't until I first entered recovery that I heard of rigorous honesty. No one knew the real me. None of my closest friends, none of the women that I had dated, not even my wife, knew about my addiction.
