Dear ESSAY
Sometimes the most beautiful things happen, even early in recovery. Having two kids, ages 2 and 4, gets me to places I’d rather avoid as a sex and lust addict.
SA CFC
1. Because one day, I could be one of them. From a prisoner’s perspective, it would surely be a comfort to be visited by people who would not condemn me, who would understand me and be willing to help me.
Coming Next
In the August issue, learn which strategies members and groups from around the globe use to welcome and keep newcomers.
Twelve Things I Do Before Leaving on a Trip
At times I travel far away from my home group. Over the years, I have discovered tools that help me to travel in a sane and sober way. From these tools, I have developed a list of “Twelve Tips for Travel,” which I share with my sponsees whenever one of them is about to leave on a trip.
¡Feliz 24 Horas!
My name is Neal (aka “Pepe” in Spanish). I’m a grateful recovering sexaholic. This past year, my work sent me to Spain for seven months, and then to Zambia and Malawi for another month.
My Travel Toolbox
I first came to SA in October 2004—the same date I started consulting for my current employer. My work requires me to travel to China. My start in SA kept me sexually sober for the next two years, while travelling to China every five weeks, for about two weeks at a time.
Using The Tools
My family and I took a vacation recently. In preparation I called motels and found one near our vacation area that was affordable.
Member News
Even though my work schedule does not allow me to be available for regular group service, I do ask to lead meetings whenever I am there. I “fill up” on meetings when I am home. At work overseas, the time is spent studying the Steps and developing my relationship with God. The fact that SA works in spite of such a schedule is a testament to the power of the Twelve Steps.
