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.
Best Caption Contest
Congratulations to Glenn P. for winning first place and to Yanif G. for winning second place in the Best Caption Contest. Both captions are featured in this printed edition.
The Sure Foundation
He found he could give himself entirely to this program on a solid foundation of honesty. When we read “How it Works” from the AA Big Book, I am encouraged by how little stands between me and recovery!
The Pursuit
Practicing rigorous honesty has enabled him to grow in integrity in every area of his life.
An Honest, Teary Letter
He stood at the turning point of his inventory and abandoned himself to God through complete honesty.
The Stark Reality
His Step One was seeing reality for the first time without the lies and admitting to himself that he was addicted.
