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.
Coming Next
Our next edition’s theme is “Made A Decision—Giving Our Lives to God." The whole purpose of the Steps is to enable us to give our lives to the "One who has all power." Admitting our powerlessness over our addiction and lives moves me into hope, Step Two, and into decision-making time, Step Three.
SA CFC
Sponsor by mail helped him to address what was buried and oozing out. All my life, I looked like I had it together—married, seven children, active in serving others, and a belief in a Higher Power. But for 27 years, I lived a double life, trapped in pornography and secrets.
Discussion Topic
In his article, "Raising My Hand: Swearing in Meetings", Jack shares how swearing was a way to belittle himself and others. Has the language of shock been a part of your addiction? If so, did you use it as a way to take the edge off or to add the edge?
Coming Next
Our next edition’s theme is “Raising Our Hand: Sharing in Meetings". The White Book tells us that we don't come into an SA meeting to broaden our horizons with knowledge on more ways to act out.
Discussion Topic
In "The Traditions and Concepts are Vital Boundaries" article, this member describes how the Concepts protect her from strong personalities and how the Traditions protect the group from her strong personality.
SA CFC
Finding a Higher Power through the Steps made him a kinder person. I’ve been incarcerated for over four years now, and I will spend 13 more years in prison because I let my sex addiction take over my life.
What’s Going On in SA
A closer look at the Traditions helps groups and committees discern whether they are in the problem or the solution.
