The Daily Reprieve

John B and Bob H share their experience about Traditions 1 and 2

1. Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.

2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

 Terry M, Cindy B, and Terry S talk about the lust resentment connection.

SA & S-Anon International Conference,

Oklahoma City Jan 10-12, 1997

Terry and Doug talk about their experience, strength and hope about being a sponsor and getting a sponsor.

12 Principles of Recovery presented by Roy K.

1. HONESTY – Fairness and straight forwardness of conduct: adherence to the facts.
2. HOPE – To expect with desire; something on which hopes are centered.
3. FAITH – Complete confidence; belief and trust.
4. COURAGE – Firmness  of  mind  and  will  in  the  face  of  extreme  difficulty;  mental  or  moral  strength  to withstand fear.
5. INTEGRITY – The quality or state of being complete or undivided; soundness.
6. WILLINGNESS – Prompt to act or respond; accepted and done of choice or without reluctance.
7. HUMILITY – Not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive; a clear and concise understanding of what we are, followed by a sincere desire to become what we can be.
8. LOVE – Unselfish concern that freely accepts another in loyalty and seeks his good to hold dear.
9. DISCIPLINE – Training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character; to bring under control; to train or develop by instruction.
10. PATIENCE/PERSEVERANCE – Steadfast despite opposition or adversity; able or willing to bear; to persist in an understanding in spite of counter influences.
11. AWARENESS – Alive and alert; vigilance in observing.
12. SERVICE – A  helpful  act;  contribution  to  the  welfare  of  others;  useful  labor  that  does  not  produce  a tangible commodity.

SA/SANON Conference in Chicago 1996

Sponsorship Panel Discussion

Roy K, Founder of SA, talks about how SA started.  The 4 false starts of SA.  What from his view is happening in SA in 1998.  And his vision for SA in the future.

Harvey A. shares his experience, strength and hope about what is sex with self.

Lee T talk about Sex Addiction and the effects from the brain from a scientific perspective.  Listen to the discussion at the end.  Very good take from a Spiritual aspect as well.