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. I called it “romance” and “connection,” but really, I just wanted to be needed and admired. Lust, in every form, ran the show.

Daily Surrender, Steps 10-12

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. I called it “romance” and “connection,” but really, I just wanted to be needed and admired. Lust, in every form, ran the show.

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. It was five years ago, at the suggestion of my then sponsor, that I got involved with SA meetings in Portland, OR, and I will be forever grateful for all the recovering sexaholics I have met there.

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. 

Retreats are my favorite part of the SA program and a great way to meet fellows that I don’t normally see. This was my second retreat, and I enjoyed playing basketball, foosball, pool, ping pong, and cards until midnight (oh, and getting to grow deeper in my relationships with others and God). 

Congratulations to Glenn P. for winning first place and to Yanif G. for winning second place in the Best Caption Contest. Both captions are featured in this printed edition. 

Are you ready for another caption challenge?

We invite you to craft the perfect recovery caption for the cartoon above, centered on February’s theme, “A Great Caution is Advised". If your caption wins, you will receive a print copy of the February edition. Don't miss out—the submission deadline is January 15. Send your entry to [email protected]. Unleash your creativity, and may the cleverest caption win!

Our next edition’s theme is “A Great Caution is Advised.”  This caution is in the White Book on page three, "We suggest that newcomers...not reveal their sexual past to a spouse or family member who does not already know of it, without careful consideration..." Similar caution is in the Big Book. Page 81 says, "If we are sure our wife does not know, should we tell her? Not always, we think." These cautions introduce the idea that there is a difference between relaying information that helps build up or that which can harm a loved one. Pausing and taking the necessary time while taking the Steps helps prepare one to be in a better place to decide such matters and therefore truly help that individual.  

להיות חשופה לחלוטין לפני אלוהים עם נכונות רחבה שהוא יקח את הפגמים שלה נתן לה חוויה רוחנית הכרחית

כנות מוחלטת עם עצמי הוא התרופה הטובה ביותר למחלה, מכיוון שהמחלה שלי נובעת מהכחשה - לשקר לעצמי ולאחרים. לפני התאווה, למדתי לפנטז ולהמציא סיפורים משעשעים. לקחתי את זה לחיי היומיום שלי כשגיליתי שאני יכול פשוט לשקר כדי להימנע מצרות או כדי להתמודד עם דברים לא נוחים

הכוח העליון שלה נותן לה את האומץ למסור את כל חייה לרצון אלוהים

כשאני שומעת את המילים "כנות בלתי מתפשרת", כל מיני דברים עולים לי בראש: להוציא את מה שבתוכי, לשתף עם אחרים, לכתוב צעדי 10, לעשות שיחות טלפון, ולשתף בכנות ובפתיחות בקבוצות. בהחלמה שלי, ברור לי היום שכל זה הכרחי לגמרי