Meir, Author at The ESSAY Magazine

SA Belgium Was Started by Members Who Needed to Move to the Last House on the Block

In Belgium, some fellows were attending meetings from another S fellowship since 1997, but after more than 10 years no one was able to stay sober for longer periods of time, even while trying to stay sober according to their own sobriety definitions. In July 2008, one very desperate member decided to go to an international convention in the States and the first one he found on the internet happened to be an SA IC.

By Vanhove Jean, Sankt-Vith, Belgium|2024-07-12T13:53:34-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

SA Egypt Plays a Leading Role in the Arabic-speaking World

The very first SA meeting in Egypt was held over Zoom in 2014 by a few members. Later on, in 2015, the first face-to-face meeting was held in Cairo. Today, there are seven weekly face-to-face meetings all over Egypt and six weekly online meetings including two women-only meetings.

By Noura T., Benisuef, Egypt|2024-07-12T13:53:28-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

The International Committee

Serving on Trustee Committees of SA is one of the most rewarding ventures I have experienced in recovery. Why? It promotes humility in me, as relatively few know of what the Committees do (low attention to self). No awards or pins for years of service (little room for self-exaltation). But there ARE rewards for service on the Trustee Committees.

By Duane D., South Carolina, USA|2024-07-12T13:53:22-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

SIM 2021–A Recovery Braindate

Thousands of sexaholics all over the world tuned in to find out how numerous speakers and panelists do just that. One speaker compared it to showing up to the emergency room: everyone is there for help, regardless of culture, age, gender, religion, education, or any other distinction.

By Rina R., New Jersey, USA|2024-07-12T13:53:17-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

2021 Newcastle Convention Was Very Powerful

The Nov 14 Newcastle Convention was one of the most powerful experiences we have ever had. It was face to face as well as online. Hal and Scott related how they took many people through the steps the old way, the way Bill and Bob did it.

By Jason C., Newcastle, Australia|2024-07-12T13:53:11-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

It Comes Down to Trust In My Higher Power

The words of Step Two roll off my lips. “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” They are so easy to repeat. I think, “Of course I believe in a Higher Power, otherwise I wouldn’t be here.” I ask myself, “Really?”

By Anonymous, Missouri, USA|2024-07-12T13:52:48-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

Reflections on Tradition One

When Eddie Rickenbacker’s plane ran out of gas over the Pacific during World War II, he and his crew were in a perilous situation. Adrift on the ocean with three rafts and four oranges, they had to pull together or die.

By Scott N., Kentucky, USA|2024-07-12T13:52:32-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

My Path to SA, and to Essay

I’m Barbara, a grateful sexaholic, sober since December 12, 2001 and Essay editor newsletter since March 2007. I’m grateful to the fellowship for allowing me to be of service all these years; this has been one of the biggest blessings of my recovery.

By Barbara F., San Diego, USA|2024-08-23T14:20:22-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

My Favorite Illustration Was Of The “SA Shine”

It was my privilege to serve as Essay editor during the years 1999-2000. My service term was short, but memorable. I could not always keep pace with the Essay production schedule. I will always admire those before and after me who have produced regular Essay issues full of inspiring material. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Theirs is not an easy task.

By Dorene S., Washington, USA|2025-03-20T12:22:29-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

The Spirituality of the SA Literature Kept Him Coming Bok

Lust addiction and sexual acting-out brought me into SA, but it was the spirituality of the SA literature and deeper spiritual fellowship I found in SA meetings that kept me coming back and called me to perform service in SA. With a background in writing and editing, I served on the SA Literature Committee that edited the White Book and Recovery Continues as well as other SA literature.

By Lawrence M., Virginia, USA|2025-05-09T16:34:03-05:00December 13, 2021|Comments Off

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