ESSAY Magazine (An International Journal of Sexaholics Anonymous)
Episodes
ESSAY December 2024 - JOB POSTING - ESSAY Editor Search Team
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JOB POSTING — PLEASE SHARE! Editor — ESSAY Magazine The SA Board of Trustees is seeking applicants from the Fellowship for the position of Editor ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Letting Go of Expectations - Jeff S., Maryland, USA
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was unmarried when I entered SA at the age of 26. I got sober and stayed sober though several dates and relationships. I met my wife after 16 years ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Progressing through Relationship Stages in Sober Dating - Dave H., Tennessee, USA
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Dave, I’m a recovering sexaholic, and I’ve been sexually sober since August 1, 1985 by the grace of God and this wonderful Fellowship. ...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - תקווה במרוקו - עבדלברי א', תטואן, מרוקו
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
שמי עבדלברי, ואני סקסוהליסט. חברים באמריקה יבטאו את שמי כ"עבדלבהי", אבל בכנות, זו ה...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - התקדמות דרך שלבים במערכת יחסים כאשר יוצאים לדייטים בהחלמה - דייב , טנסי, ארה"ב
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
שמי דייב, אני סקסוהוליסט בהחלמה, ואני נקי מאז ה-1 באוגוסט 1985 בחסדי האל והחברותא הנפ...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - לוותר על הציפיות - ג'ף ס. מרילנד, ארה"ב
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
לא הייתי נשוי כשהגעתי בגיל 26 לאס איי. התפכחתי ונשארתי מפוכח גם במהלך כמה דייטים ומ...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - התקדמות בהכרויות - אנונימית
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
לאחר שסיימתי את חשבון הנפש של צעד רביעי אודות פגעת שלי, הייתי אסיר תודה כששמתי לב ...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - לסיים דברים בטוב - אן ר., קואלה לומפור, מלזיה
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
לאחרונה יצאתי עם בחור במשך שלושה חודשים. החודש הראשון היה מעולה, אבל בחודש השני הר...
מאמר דצמבר 2024 - אהבה והחיבור האמיתי - אהבה והחיבור האמיתי
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
יש מסר נפלא של רוי ק' שנקרא "ספינסור ופיכחון קבוצתי". (אם אתם חברים חדשים בתוכנית, ר...
ESSAY December 2024 - Esperanza en Marruecos - Abdelbarie E., Tetuán, Marruecos
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mi nombre es Abdelbarie y soy un sexólico. Mis amigos en Estados Unidos pronunciarían mi nombre Ab-del-BAH-ree, pero para ser honesto, es la palabra...
ESSAY December 2024 - Avanzando por las etapas de la relación en las citas sobrias - Dave H., Tennessee, EE. UU.
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mi nombre es Dave, soy un adicto al sexo en recuperación y he estado sexualmente sobrio desde el 1 de agosto de 1985 por la gracia de Dios y esta mar...
ESSAY December 2024 - Dejar de lado las expectativas - Jeff S., Maryland, Estados Unidos
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No estaba casado cuando entré en SA a la edad de 26 años. Conseguí la sobriedad y me mantuve sobrio en varias citas y relaciones. Conocí a mi espo...
ESSAY December 2024 - Progreso en las Citas - Anónimo
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Después de terminar mi inventario de daños del Paso Cuatro, me sentí muy agradecida al darme cuenta de que cada persona con la que salí después d...
ESSAY December 2024 - Terminando bien las cosas - Ann R., Kuala Lumpur, Malasia
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hace poco salí con alguien durante tres meses. El primer mes fue maravilloso, pero para el segundo mes sentí que él se estaba alejando emocionalmen...
ESSAY December 2024 - El amor y la verdadera conexión - John H., California, EE. UU.
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hay una gran charla de Roy K. llamada “El apadrinamiento y la sobriedad grupal”. (Si eres nuevo en el Programa, Roy K. fue el fundador de nuestra ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Надежда в Марокко - Абдельбари Е., Тетуан, Марокко.
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Меня зовут Абдельбари, и я сексоголик. Друзья в Америке произносят моё имя Аб-дель-...
ESSAY December 2024 - Отпустить ожидания - Джефф С., Мэриленд, США
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Я не был женат, когда пришёл в АС в возрасте 26-ти лет. Я протрезвел и остался трезвым...
ESSAY December 2024 - Прогресс в свиданиях - Анонимно
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
После завершения инвентаризации ущерба в Четвёртом Шаге, я с облегчением отметила...
ESSAY December 2024 - Всё заканчивается хорошо - Анн Р., Куала Лумпур, Малайзия
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Не так давно я была в отношениях с одним человеком на протяжении трёх месяцев. Пер...
ESSAY December 2024 - Любовь и Подлинная Связь - Джон Х., Калифорния, США
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
У нас есть потрясающая запись Роя К. под названием “Спонсорство и трезвость групп...
ESSAY December 2024 - Lasciare andare le aspettative - Jeff S., Maryland, USA
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ESSAY December 2024 - Progresso nelle Relazioni Romantiche - Anonima
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dopo aver completato il mio inventario dei torti fatti agli altri, parte del Quarto Passo, sono stata molto grata nel notare che ogni persona con cui ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Concludere bene le cose - Ann R., Kuala Lumpur, Malesia
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Di recente ho frequentato una persona per tre mesi. Il primo mese è stato fantastico, ma dal secondo mese ho avuto la sensazione che si stesse tirand...
ESSAY December 2024 - Amore e la Vera Connessione - John H., California, USA
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
C’è un grande audio di Roy K. intitolato “Sponsorizzazione e Sobrietà del Gruppo”(se sei nuovo del Programma, Roy K. fu il fondatore della nos...
ESSAY December 2024 - Hoffnung in Marokko - Abdelbarie E., Tetouen, Marokko
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mein Name ist Abdelbarie und ich bin sexsüchtig. Freunde in Amerika würden meinen Namen Ab-del-BAH-ree aussprechen, aber um ehrlich zu sein, bin ich...
ESSAY December 2024 - Der Weg durch die Beziehungsphasen bei der abstinenten Partnersuche - Dave H., Tennessee, USA
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mein Name ist Dave, ich bin ein genesender Sexsüchtiger, der seit dem 1. August 1985 durch Gottes Gnade und diese wunderbare Gemeinschaft sexuell abs...
ESSAY December 2024 - Erwartungen loslassen - Jeff S., Maryland, USA
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ich war unverheiratet, als ich im Alter von 26 Jahren zu AS kam. Ich wurde trocken und blieb trocken während mehrerer Dates und Beziehungen. Ich lern...
ESSAY December 2024 - Fortschritte beim Dating - Anonym
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nachdem ich mein Schadensinventar aus dem vierten Schritt abgeschlossen hatte, stellte ich dankbar fest, dass ich jeder weiteren Person, mit der ich m...
ESSAY December 2024 - Dinge gut zu Ende bringen - Ann R., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ich habe vor kurzem jemanden drei Monate lang gedatet. Der erste Monat war toll, aber im zweiten Monat hatte ich das Gefühl, dass er sich emotional z...
ESSAY December 2024 - Liebe und die wahre Verbindung - John H., Kalifornien, USA
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Es gibt einen großartigen Vortrag von Roy K. mit dem Titel "Sponsorschaft und Gruppen-Nüchternheit." (Falls Du neu im Programm bist: Roy K. war der ...
ESSAY December 2024 - L'amour et la véritable Connexion - John H., Californie, USA
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Il y a un excellent exposé de Roy K. intitulé « Parrainage et sobriété de groupe ». (Si vous ne connaissez pas encore le Programme, sachez que R...
ESSAY December 2024 - Sylvia J. — The Passing of a Legend - Sponsees and Friends of Sylvia J.
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sylvia J. on October 14, 2024. Sylvia, a most-beloved sponsor and friend to many, was sober 4...
ESSAY December 2024 - Editor's Corner - Kevin B., Fill-in Coordinator for the December Issue
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have loved the ESSAY long before this December issue. I would include it in my morning studies and let HP nudge me about what to highlight and make ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Letting Go of Expectations - Jeff S., Maryland, USA
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was unmarried when I entered SA at the age of 26. I got sober and stayed sober though several dates and relationships. I met my wife after 16 years ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Sex and the Single Sexaholic - Shannyn H., Tennessee, USA
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An article published in this year’s October issue titled, “The ESSAY Enhances Our Meetings,” was quite encouraging for single SA members. In t...
ESSAY December 2024 - Love and the Real Connection - John H., California, USA
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a great talk by Roy K. called “Sponsorship and Group Sobriety.” (If you are new to the Program, Roy K. was the founder of our Fellowship...
ESSAY December 2024 - Battling the Ants - Rick B., Illinois, USA
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My Personal Journey Through the 12 Steps to Overcome Automatic Negative Thoughts In my home, a quiet battle has been waging—a battle that parallels ...
ESSAY December 2024 - Giving the Program Literature Authority in My Life - Dan K., Nairobi, Kenya
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear ESSAY, Recently my sponsor encouraged me to give program literature more authority in my life. He meant, take the literature as my personal tr...
ESSAY December 2024 - Walking and Working the Steps in Prison - Raphael S., Virginia State Prison, USA
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Raphael. I am a grateful, recovering sexaholic. I have been sober by the grace of God and with the help of all you in this program of SA si...
ESSAY December 2024 - Progress in Dating - Anonymous
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After finishing my Step Four harms inventory, I was very grateful to notice that each consecutive person that I dated after I got sober had fewer harm...
ESSAY December 2024 - Love and the Real Connection - John H., California, USA
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a great talk by Roy K. called “Sponsorship and Group Sobriety.” (If you are new to the Program, Roy K. was the founder of our Fellowship...
ESSAY October 2024 - Our Meeting in Print - Arturo G.
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This touching letter was sent by Arturo G., one of the many friends in prison who gets free Program literature from SAICO, as well as the bimonthly ...
ESSAY October 2024 - Gott im Programm finden - Kathie S., Devon, Großbritannien
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Als ich im Herbst 2020 zu AS kam, habe ich zwar nicht mehr funktioniert, aber bereit, eine neue Richtung einzuschlagen. Das lag daran, dass ich so ver...
ESSAY October 2024 - Uno sguardo sul Comitato per la letteratura di SA & Servire il Comitato per le traduzioni di SA - Raymond H., Leeds, Regno Unito & Antonio S., Tennessee, USA
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fin dall'inizio del mio percorso in SA sapevo che il nostro fondatore, Roy K., aveva scritto Sexaholics Anonymous (il “Libro Bianco”) e in seguito...
ESSAY October 2024 - God Is in Charge - Anonymous
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning of the war, I was having another difficult night. I didn't sleep well. I was lying (trying to sleep) in my common hall on the cold fl...
ESSAY October 2024 - One Day At a Time - Nancy S., Ohio, USA
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ESSAY talked with Nancy S. from Columbus, Ohio, USA. She has been sober since December 15, 2004. When she first encountered the Twelve Steps, she ex...
ESSAY October 2024 - Finding God in the Literature - Kathie S., Devon, UK
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I joined SA in the autumn of 2020, I was broken but willing to take direction. That’s because I was so desperate. Many years of experience in A...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - קבלת רצון אלוהים - נטלי וי, אנטוורפן, בלגיה
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
לפני זמן מה, חברה בקבוצת הבית שלי עברה תקופה קשה ותהיתי למה אלוהים נותן לזה לקרות....
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - שירות בוועדת התרגום של - אנטוניו ס., טנסי, ארה"ב
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
הצעד ה-12 מזכיר לנו להעביר את המסר של SA למכורים למין ברחבי העולם. כלי חשוב עבור ההחל...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - דגש על ועדת הספרות של - יו"ר ועדת הספרות
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
כבר בתחילת המסע שלי ב-SA ידעתי שהמייסד שלנו, רוי ק., כתב את הספר "מכורים למין אנונימי...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - להפוך למשפחה - ניראמיטרה, בנגלור, הודו
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
כוחות שונים דחפו אותנו לסדנת סוף שבוע ראשונה של החלמה ב-SA הודו שהתקיימה באשירוואד...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - לראות את עצמי בראי - ג'ו ק. פורבו, פינלנד
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
לפני שהתפכחתי, לא הייתי איש ספר. למעשה, מעולם לא קראתי ספר מההתחלה עד הסוף. כמעט סי...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - למצוא אלוקים בספרות של החברותא - קטי ס. דבון, בריטניה
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
כשהגעתי ל-SA בסתיו של 2020, הייתי במשבר אבל הייתי מוכנה לקבל הכוונה. וזה מכיוון שהיית...
מאמר אוקטובר 2024 - אם אתה מוכן לעשות כל דבר - ביל ס', טנסי, ארה''ב
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
במפגש הראשון שלי בסקסהולוסטים אנונימיים שמעתי מישהו קורא את ''הבעיה'' וידעתי שאני ב...
ESSAY October 2024 - Convertirse en una familia - Kaneerelvam, Bangalore, India
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diferentes fuerzas nos impulsaron al primer fin de semana de talleres de SA India en Ashirvad, Bangalore. Estas fuerzas incluían la bancarrota espiri...
ESSAY October 2024 - Sirviendo en el Comité de Traducciones de SA - Antonio S., Tennessee, Estados Unidos
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
El Paso Doce nos recuerda que debemos llevar el mensaje de SA a los sexólicos de todo el mundo. Una herramienta importante para mí recuperación ha ...
ESSAY October 2024 - Destacando el Comité de Literatura de SA - Raymond H., Leeds, Reino Unido
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supe desde el comienzo de mi viaje en SA que nuestro fundador, Roy K., escribió Sexólicos Anónimos (el "Libro Blanco") y luego supe que también es...
ESSAY October 2024 - Aceptación de la Voluntad de Dios - Nathalie V., Amberes, Bélgica
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hace un tiempo, un compañero de mi grupo pasó por un momento difícil y se preguntaba por qué Dios permitió que eso sucediera. Esto me recordó al...
ESSAY October 2024 - Al mirarme en el espejo - Joa K., Porvoo, Finlandia
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antes de recuperar la sobriedad, no me gustaban los libros. De hecho, nunca había leído un libro de principio a fin. Casi terminé un libro en la es...
ESSAY October 2024 - Encontrando a Dios en el Programa - Kathie S., Devon, Reino Unido
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cuando me uní a SA en el otoño de 2020, estaba rota pero dispuesta a seguir indicaciones. Eso fue porque estaba desesperada. Aunque muchos años de ...
ESSAY October 2024 - ¿ESTÁ DISPUESTO A LLEGAR HASTA DONDE SEA? - Bill S., Tennessee, EE. UU.
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
En mi primera reunión de Sexólicos Anónimos, escuché a alguien leer “El problema”, y supe que estaba en el lugar correcto. En el Libro Blanco,...
ESSAY October 2024 - Становясь семьёй - Неерамитра, Бангалор, Индия
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
На первый в жизни воркшоп АС, который проходил в выходные дни в центре «Аширвад» в ...
ESSAY October 2024 - Освещение деятельности Литературного комитета АС & Служение в Переводческом комитете АС - Раймон Х., Лидс, Великобритания & Антонио С., Теннесси, США
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
С самого начала моего путешествия в АС я знал, что наш основатель, Рой К., написал кн...
ESSAY October 2024 - Принятие Божьей Воли - Натали В., Антверпен, Бельгия
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Недавно брат из моей домашней группы АС проходил сложный период в жизни и спрашива...
ESSAY October 2024 - Видя себя в зеркале - Жоа К., Порвоо, Финляндия
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
До начала трезвения я не был книжным червём. Фактически я ни разу не прочёл хоть ка...
ESSAY October 2024 - Поиски Бога в программной литературе - Кэти С., Девон, Великобритания
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Я пришла в Сообщество АС осенью 2020 года. Я была сломлена, но готова следовать указа...
ESSAY October 2024 - Ты готов пойти на что угодно? - Билл С., Теннесси, США
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
На своей первой встрече “Анонимных Сексоголиков” я услышал описание “Проблемы”...
ESSAY October 2024 - Diventare una famiglia - Kaneerelvam, Bangalore, India
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diverse forze ci hanno spinto a partecipare al primo Workshop di SA in India ad Ashirvad, a Bangalore, in India. Tra queste forze c'erano la bancarott...
ESSAY October 2024 - Accettazione della volontà di Dio - Nathalie V., Anversa, Belgio
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tempo fa, un membro del mio gruppo casa ha attraversato un periodo difficile e si chiedeva perché Dio avesse permesso che accadesse. Questo mi ha ric...
ESSAY October 2024 - Trovare Dio nel Programma - Kathie S., Devon, Inghilterra
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quando sono entrata in SA nell'autunno del 2020, ero distrutta ma disposta ad accettare di prendere una direzione. Questo perché ero davvero disperat...
ESSAY October 2024 - Sei disposto a fare qualsiasi cosa? - Bill S., Tennessee, USA
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alla mia prima riunione dei Sexaholics Anonymous ho sentito qualcuno leggere “Il problema” e ho capito che ero nel posto giusto. Nel Libro Bianco ...
ESSAY October 2024 - Mitarbeit im AS Übersetzungskomitee - Antonio S., Tennessee, USA
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Der Zwölfte Schritt erinnert uns daran, die Botschaft von AS an Sexsüchtige auf der ganzen Welt weiterzugeben. Ein wichtiges Instrument für meine G...
ESSAY October 2024 - Die Bedeutung / Hervorhebung des AS-Literaturausschusses - Raymond H., Leeds, Großbritannien
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ich wusste von Beginn meiner Reise in AS an, dass unser Gründer Roy K. Sexaholics Anonymous (das „Weiße Buch“) geschrieben hatte, und erfuhr spä...
ESSAY October 2024 - Mich selbst im Spiegel sehen - Joa K., Porvoo, Finnland
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bevor ich trocken wurde, war ich kein großer Leser. Tatsächlich hatte ich noch nie ein Buch von Anfang bis Ende gelesen. Ich hätte in der Schule ma...
ESSAY October 2024 - Bist Du bereit, alles zu tun? - Bill S., Tennessee, USA
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bei meinem ersten Meeting der Anonymen Sexaholiker hörte ich jemanden „Das Problem“ vorlesen, und ich wusste, dass ich am richtigen Ort war. Im W...
ESSAY October 2024 - Mise en lumière du Comité Littérature de SA - Mise en lumière du Comité Littérature de SA
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dès le début de mon cheminement dans SA, j'ai su que notre fondateur, Roy K., avait écrit Sexoliques Anonymes (le « Livre Blanc ») et j'ai appris...
ESSAY October 2024 - Me voir dans le miroir - Joa K., Porvoo, Finlande
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Avant de devenir sobre, je n'étais pas une personne de livres. En fait, je n'avais jamais lu un livre d'un bout à l'autre. J'ai failli finir un livr...
ESSAY October 2024 - Êtes-vous prêt à aller jusqu'au bout ? - Bill S., Tennessee, États-Unis
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lors de ma première réunion des Sexoliques anonymes, j'ai entendu quelqu'un lire « Le problème », et j'ai su que j'étais au bon endroit. Dans le...
ESSAY October 2024 - The Birth of SA in Germany - Helmut M., Bochum, Germany
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1980s, the seeds of SA were sown in Germany, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for many sexaholics. This writing will tel...
ESSAY October 2024 - Service Opportunities in SIP - SIP Committee
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Without my therapist telling me about SA, I might not be alive today. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all helping professionals understood how effective...
ESSAY October 2024 - The ESSAY Enhances Our Meetings - Ann R., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve had the pleasure of attending quite a few SA meetings since 2020 when I first joined the Fellowship. In some of those meetings, we used ESSAY m...
ESSAY October 2024 - What Made Sobriety Happen? - Rich L., New York, USA
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I sat there all alone one afternoon in a stunning location in Hawaii. And all of a sudden, a realization came over me. I understood that if I didn’t...
ESSAY October 2024 - It Works for Me If I Work It - Lily R., Cairo, Egypt
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t think I could ever get sober. But “God could and [did when I sought Him]” (AA 60), and He does for [me] what [I] could not do for [myse...
ESSAY October 2024 - SA Is Not a “Followship” - Eric S., California, USA
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge and pride have been big obstacles in my working the Program. “Knowing the Truth,” as mentioned in our White Book (SA 91), has been anoth...
ESSAY October 2024 - H.O.W.—Ow! - Richard D., Scotland, UK
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Early in recovery, it was instilled in me that, in order to recover, I need to be H.O.W. (Honest, Open-minded, and Willing). Without honesty, I am l...
ESSAY October 2024 - Keeping a Positive Attitude - Paul Z., Georgia, USA
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my friends in prison informed me that he is going to be paroled soon. He asked for advice on what he should do upon release. I asked him where ...
ESSAY October 2024 - Becoming a Family - Kaneerelvam, Bangalore, India
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Different forces propelled us to the first-ever SA India Workshop Weekend in Ashirvad, Bangalore. These forces included life-threatening spiritual ban...
ESSAY October 2024 - Highlighting the SA Literature Committee & Serving on the SA Translations Committee - Raymond H., Leeds, UK & Antonio S., Tennessee, USA
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I knew from the start of my journey in SA that our founder, Roy K. wrote Sexaholics Anonymous (the “White Book”) and then later learned that he al...
ESSAY October 2024 - Seeing Myself in the Mirror - Joa K., Porvoo, Finland
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before getting sober, I was not a book person. In fact, I had never read a book cover-to-cover. I almost finished one book in school because it took m...
ESSAY October 2024 - Are You Willing to Go to Any Lengths? - Bill S., Tennessee, USA
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At my first meeting of Sexaholics Anonymous, I heard someone read “The Problem,” and I knew that I was in the right place. In the White Book Roy w...
ESSAY August 2024 - Asking God to Send a Newcomer - Mina S., Dubai, UAE
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I entered the world of SA through an invitation from a friend of a friend. At the time, I didn’t recognize my own lust addiction. I simply enjoyed t...
ESSAY August 2024 - My History With Lust - Mervat, Egypt
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For me, sexual lust started as a simple game that I played with the kid next door. I never imagined that such a game could develop into a “way of li...
ESSAY August 2024 - Experiencing the Los Angeles SA International Convention — 2024 - Aaron C. & Kevin B., United States
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I just got back from the SA/S-Anon International Conventions in Los Angeles. This was the first International Convention in the United States since 20...
ESSAY August 2024 - Reporting on Truro Recovery Day — 2024 - Kathie S., Devon, UK
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend (early April 2024), about 20 SA members spent about 14 hours together for “Truro Recovery Day” in Cornwall, UK (Truro is a quant cath...
ESSAY August 2024 - Meeting Friends at the LA Convention - Hal C., Virginia, USA
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the highlights of the international convention in Los Angeles was finally meeting my first (and now former) sponsee, John H. After six years of...
ESSAY August 2024 - Worshiping Myself - Abd Alrahman M., Cairo, Egypt
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a chronic, hopeless sexaholic, I have no human defense against lust. When I lust, I cannot stop. As a chronic sexaholic I have a physical allergy t...
ESSAY August 2024 - Lust is Much More - Nathalie V., Antwerp, Belgium
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love plants! I have plants in my living room, kitchen, bedroom…everywhere! All that greenery in the house makes me feel good, and since I'm in rec...
ESSAY August 2024 - A Solution to My Lust Problem - Rich D., USA
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Through the grace of God and this program, I've been sober since March 4, 2006. I believe that the best way to help “the sexaholic who still suffers...
ESSAY August 2024 - Vulnerable, But Sane - KB, Missouri, USA
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank God I have a program. I have come to believe that a power greater than myself can restore me to sanity. I continue to have lustful thoughts. ...
ESSAY August 2024 - Powerless Over Lust—Not Helpless - Amjed B., Texas, USA
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Because of Step 1, I have come to accept that I am completely powerless over lust. I strive daily to apply this principle in all my affairs. I try oft...