Issues December 1992

What’s Going On in SA

Since the Vancouver International Conference the COOC has met about every six weeks. Major issues have included the following: exploring areas of SA service such as translations of our literature and outreach to imprisoned or isolated SAs; organizing a special meeting at the next conference to encourage such service opportunities; utilizing our COOC replacement process following the resignation of Harry B. from the Northwest region; maintaining our literature stocks and considering handling audio tapes of talks and conferences; and assisting the Long Island SA Conference in publicizing the conference.

By Meir|2025-04-22T14:34:16-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

Feedback Corner

Facing the Slipper Syndrome 1. It is important to recognize that the real problem is lust, not sex, and thus acknowledge that the problem is spiritual in nature.

By Meir|2025-04-03T18:30:57-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

SA’s Third Tradition: The Only (Two) Requirement(s) for Membership

The wording of the Third Tradition in SA is different than in most other Twelve Step programs. The Third Tradition in AA is: “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.” In SA, however, the Third Tradition is: “The only requirement for SA membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober.” I believe SA’s formulation of the Third Tradition involves a two-part membership requirement — a desire to stop lusting and a desire to become sexually sober — and that both parts are equally important to the spiritual health of the fellowship and the quality of meetings.

By B.K.|2025-04-03T18:30:51-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

Singles And Dating

Earlier this month our local area intergroup held its annual one-day marathon, an all-day series of break-outs, speaker meetings and fellowship for our region. The theme of the Marathon was “Came to Believe.” There was powerful sharing by members on the role of faith, in helping to face overwhelming and sobriety-threatening circumstances and emerge with recovery.

By B.T.|2025-04-22T14:05:56-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

Proposal For A New Type Of SA Meeting

This proposal calls for SA meetings where we can relax the rule against crosstalk and allow feedback. Members could invite some SA friends together and outline a problem they are having — how to make a difficult amends, for instance, or what to tell the children — and ask for feedback.

By L.M.|2025-04-22T13:55:04-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

The “A Team” Concept

The A Team concept is an idea we have put to use a few times to help some fellow suffering sexaholics. Until now each case has involved someone struggling to get started with sobriety, but it could conceivably be used for other purposes, such as a crisis in someone’s life. It is really a simple application of Step Twelve in which we join forces with others to help the sexaholic who still suffers.

By L.B.|2025-04-03T18:30:32-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

From Members in Prison

I wish to extend my appreciation for the book that you sent to me. The information that I have gotten from the book has shown me that your program would be a big plus in my future. I will notify you upon my release.

By Meir|2025-04-03T18:30:25-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

Reaching Out

I attended our SA Family Reunion retreat in Wichita last weekend, and it was a wonderful time of renewal and seeing dear friends in SA again. I want to remain an SA contact for SE Kansas. I want very much to get a group going in this area again.

By Meir|2025-04-03T18:30:20-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

Bottom Line Sobriety

Sobriety is critical for me in my recovery, and even though I attend some other 12-Step groups that deal with sex addiction, I find that without a bottom line definition of sobriety, it doesn't work for me. It seems to promote a progressive denial of the addiction.

By C.T.|2025-04-03T18:30:15-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

8th Annual Baltimore/Washington SA/S-Anon Marathon

In October the Baltimore/Washington SA Intergroup held its 8th Annual SA/S-Anon Marathon. The location alternates each year between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and this year’s Marathon was held in the Washington area. The theme this year was “Came to Believe.”

By R.B.|2025-04-03T18:30:09-05:00December 3, 1992|Comments Off

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