Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear Essay, Over the last several years I have noticed that speakers at International, regional, and even local meetings are not really sharing the pain of what got them to SA. They skip over the past with vague generalizations, so as to get to the recovery part and “focus on the solution.” I think this is misguided. As a newcomer, I need to hear the problem, so I know you understand what I am going through.

By |2025-09-22T08:13:43-05:00October 18, 2018|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dave T. forwarded this Third Step prayer — a comparison of English and Polish versions. God, I offer myself to Thee Boże, ofiaruje siebie Tobie - both versions say that the presence of HP in my life is essential. The Polish ofiaruje is more like to sacrifice me without any choice.

By |2025-09-22T11:47:21-05:00August 19, 2018|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Hi Essay, I inadvertently shared the December issue of Essay today on several global WhatsApp groups of which I am an administrator. Instead of sharing the download link to sa.org/essay I automatically distributed it to over 500 people. It was pointed out to me that this was a violation of the copyright.

By |2025-09-22T13:28:09-05:00February 8, 2018|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear SAICO and CFC members, Thank you for Essay and your contributions to a Fellowship that is getting me from day to day. Your publications make “meetings” possible for me [in prison]. I hope one day to share the joy I have with others who need it, but until then know that you and your work are a blessing.

By |2025-09-22T14:07:04-05:00December 13, 2017|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear Essay, If there is nothing on our homepage (or easily accessible with one click) that displays the fruit of recovery that an inquirer is looking for, we are doing them a disservice. Now that a sample article from Essay is a click-able link on www.SA.org, we are well on the way to providing that “instant info” an inquirer might be looking for.

By |2025-09-22T14:19:38-05:00September 16, 2017|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear Essay, Hello! I want to report from the Together And Never Alone Again Convention May 5-7, 2017. I can hardly digest the miracles and blessings that filled our weekend. Only that I cannot be thankful enough to Essay and to the entire fellowship for holding us in your hearts as well as in your prayers last weekend. We felt your support, really.

By |2025-09-22T14:28:49-05:00June 22, 2017|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear Essay, I have read “Sleep Issues” shared by Scott from Utah (December 2016 Essay.) My experience is different. In recovery my sleep life has also has sexual dreams, although the frequency now has diminished to only about two or three per year.

By |2025-09-22T14:55:37-05:00March 24, 2017|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

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Dear Essay, The theme for this issue is Sobriety in the Holidays. I’d like to share a holiday memory.

By |2024-06-18T14:45:26-05:00December 11, 2016|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY

Dear ESSAY

Dear Essay, Thank you do much for the new edition of Essay. I really love the SA publication!

By |2024-06-18T11:57:43-05:00September 18, 2016|Comments Off on Dear ESSAY