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.
What’s Going On in SA
At the July 2025 meeting of the General Delegate Assembly (GDA), a map-based presentation of the Fellowship’s meetings was unanimously approved for rollout on September 1, 2025. This is the first in a two-part Meeting Finder system. The second part will display virtual meetings in a schedule-based format.
Coming Next
Our next edition’s theme is “The Positive Sobriety.” Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of taking the steps creates a desire to carry the message of recovery to others still suffering. This desire replaces the desire for gratification at the expense of others.
Editor’s Corner
In this edition, members share their experience disclosing acting-out behaviors to loved ones. They share lessons learned from making mistakes and the wisdom gained from following the guidance from Higher Power, our sponsors, or from SA literature.
