A Mixture of Emotions
A Journey of 90 Meetings in 90 Days Attending solution-focused meetings and working on his first step inventory gave him different feelings and helped him better see the depths of his addiction.
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.
Discussion Topic
In her article, "The Butterfly, the Garden, and the Gardener", this member shares how the butterfly of lust was always promising something beyond her grasp. Do you identify with lust promising something that it couldn't deliver?
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.
What’s Going On in SA
The SA ICC walks an intergroup through the process of hosting an international convention that opens a channel for spiritual growth unique only found in service.
Dear ESSAY
Dear ESSAY, This is a letter written by one of the intergroup representatives to our regional assembly on the occasion of the death of our delegate, Antonio S., in January 2026.
Editor’s Corner
Most times, all that can be done is to take an action of love long before any positive feelings follow. Yet they do follow. It has also been said that closer union in God's will brings the internal loving disposition to his will even before action is taken.
A Lifestyle of Positive Sobriety
Connecting with a Higher Power by living in the solution, the 12 Steps, empowers her to serve other addicts, including those in the Service Structure.
To Trudge Along with Them
Positive sobriety was not possible for him without positive steps and real connection with others.
A Vision Of Kindness
Only God’s power can remove the blindness of self-centeredness and enlighten the eyes of service.
