Never Like Normal People
90 days in Nashville for a breakthrough in recovery from lust
When Sobriety is Jeopardized
The literature on sharing in meetings helped her apply boundaries to protect her sobriety.
Stopped Being a Carbuncle
Recovery was not something to observe on the sidelines of life, but rather something to be lived.
Holding Others Hostage vs. Connection
She is so grateful that the Steps taught her how to connect using safe, healthy sharing.
The Message in Meetings, The Mess to My Sponsor
He learned boundaries that allowed him to share safely and listen attentively.
Motivation To Walk the Talk
The Program taught her how to embrace every healing aspect of Recovery, Unity, and Service.
Raising My Hand: Swearing in Meetings
Recovery shows him the damage that swearing and sarcasm cause to others and to himself.
Dear ESSAY
Dear ESSAY, I am writing for two reasons. First, I have been receiving your ESSAY Journal for several years now, and the articles within it have changed my life and changed the inner person of who I really am.
What’s Going On in SA
This is a portion of the SA Trustees' letter to us all regarding the crisis of the Seventh Tradition. June, 2026
Editor’s Corner
You are invited to read this "Editor's Corner" in your home group during announcements. The August 2026 edition of ESSAY Magazine is a powerful theme that breaks open the topic of sharing in meetings.
