“Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.” (AA 58) Thoroughly following the path of those who have gone before us in recovery demands rigorous honesty when looking at ourselves in Step Four. Through honesty, we see more clearly our resentments, fears, and sex harms that have caused much damage—preparing us to have them removed by a caring God in Step Seven, making amends in Step Nine, and carrying this message to other sexaholics in Step Twelve. This caution and invitation to be honest is a blessing and an opportunity for us to practice fact-finding for the rest of our lives.
He learned the difference between white-knuckling (reliance on self) and true surrender (reliance on God).
When I was still deep in my addiction, I thought I knew how to interact with women: I performed, I craved, I hunted for the thrill of being wanted.
2025 SA/S-Anon NW Regional Retreat
I attended the SA/S-Anon NW Regional Retreat in Post Falls, Idaho. Gratefully, this was my fourth NW regional retreat, and as someone who lives on the opposite side of the country, each one has been a blessing.
Last Saturday, September 20, the Group LA LIBERACIÓN from Bogotá, Colombia, held a nine-hour marathon meeting—a space to share, laugh, and enjoy time together as a group.
A retreat full of fellowship, fun, and growth while discussing difficult topics that led to unity in making SA truly a place for men and women together.
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!
