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Mixed Meetings: From Fear to Real Connection
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Mixed Meetings: From Fear to Real Connection

Mixed Meetings: From Fear to Real Connection

A year ago, I felt apprehensive when I entered my first Zoom meeting because it was mixed. I had a question: How do I stay sober amongst men? What reassured me from the outset was the way the fellows included their sobriety dates when they introduced themselves. But I had no choice in the matter - I had to overcome my fears and keep coming back in order to learn how to stay sober and deepen my recovery, which I did; I continued to attend daily hybrid meetings on Zoom, plus a weekly women-only meeting.

By Lily R., Egypt|2024-08-23T11:51:50-05:00June 3, 2024|Comments Off

The Courage to Change
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The Courage to Change

The Courage to Change

Courage to Change—something that I wasn’t capable of before coming to the program. I was the one who never said ”no” to anyone—I had to prove my worthiness by doing anything anyone wanted me to, and by helping people while forgetting to take care of myself.

By Anssi N., Finland|2024-04-15T09:28:14-05:00April 14, 2024|Comments Off

The Courage to Return
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The Courage to Return

The Courage to Return

“Meetings, meetings, meetings, meetings, meetings…” That’s what they told me. “Just keep bringing the body”- preamble to the Eighteen Wheeler. At the end of the meetings I attend we gather in a circle, hold hands, and say together, “keep coming back it works if you work it and you’re worth it.”

By Tim K., Washington, USA|2024-08-23T11:59:33-05:00April 14, 2024|Comments Off

Change as an Action
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Change as an Action

Change as an Action

We hear a great deal about change in the fellowship. Our Serenity Prayer talks of having the “courage to change.” In our early days, sober members talk to us about having the “willingness” to change. But what exactly is change, as it relates to the fellowship and sobriety?

By Joseph, UK|2024-04-08T18:39:49-05:00March 24, 2024|Comments Off

Willingness to Change
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Willingness to Change

Willingness to Change

I arrived in SA in 1999 under dire circumstances following a long period of compulsive poor behavior involving few other people but leaving devastation within my own family. I did not discover the extent of the devastation until many years later after engaging in the SA program wholeheartedly.

By Steve P., Melbourne, Australia|2024-04-15T11:27:56-05:00March 24, 2024|Comments Off

Letting Go of Victimhood
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Letting Go of Victimhood

Letting Go of Victimhood

I came to Sexaholics Anonymous 4 years ago. Before that I had no idea I was an addict. Daily suicidal thoughts were the last straw. After acting out I didn’t feel good; I just felt strong pain and had no idea what to do or how I could help myself. I was praying that God would give me the way out from my obsession.

By Jolita P., Lithuania|2024-08-23T11:57:13-05:00March 24, 2024|Comments Off

كرامته الرصينة تعيش مستمرة كالمنارة
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كرامته الرصينة تعيش مستمرة كالمنارة

كرامته الرصينة تعيش مستمرة كالمنارة

روي ك أنقذ حياتي، تماما كما ساعدت إلهامه وتوجيهاته في إنقاذ حياة معظمنا. أعطاني روي الأمل ، وهو شيء فقدته قبل عقد من مقابلته. ساعدني روي في العثور على روحي وضميري وإنسانيتي وروحانيتي وقوتي العظمى

By تيري م.، كارولاينا الشمالية، الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية|2024-02-27T13:11:29-06:00February 14, 2024|Comments Off

Su huella en SA perdurará para siempre
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Su huella en SA perdurará para siempre

Su huella en SA perdurará para siempre

Dos veteranos que conocieron personalmente a Jess L. comparten en esta entrevista para el Essay, algunas de sus experiencias personales sobre este inspirador miembro.

By Harvey A., Florida, USA Dave H., Tennessee, USA|2024-02-27T13:26:40-06:00February 9, 2024|Comments Off

His Sober Dignity Lives On As a Beacon
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His Sober Dignity Lives On As a Beacon

His Sober Dignity Lives On As a Beacon

Roy K. saved my life, just as his inspirations and guidance have helped save most of our lives. Roy gave me hope, something I had lost a decade prior to meeting him. Roy helped me find my soul, my conscience, my humanity, my spirituality, and my Higher Power.

By Terry M., North Carolina, USA|2024-08-23T12:09:43-05:00February 1, 2024|Comments Off