| Anonymity |
1. Whatever is shared in meetings is held in confidence, not
to be repeated outside; 2. Your attendance at meetings will not
be revealed to others; 3. We are all equal in S-Anon; outside status
is not important here, and we place principles before personalities. |
| Conventions |
1. Periodic meetings of S-Anon
on the area, state, regional, national, or international levels (can also be called
marathons or weekend gatherings); 2. A good place to meet other S-Anons
who may have new and helpful perspectives; 3. A great boost for the recovery of any S-Anon
member. |
| Fellowship |
1. Friendly association and mutual sharing with other S-Anons
outside of meetings (for example, meeting for coffee after a meeting); 2. A way to replace shame and isolation with the love and understanding which strengthens our recovery.
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| Higher Power |
1. A source of help greater than we are; 2. A source of help we define ourselves (for example, the group, nature, God as defined in an established religion, etc.); 3. An ever-present Power greater than ourselves that gives us an increased feeling of peace and comfort when relied upon. |
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Literature |
1. S-Anon conference-approved material
(S-Anon, SA, Al-Anon, and AA literature) and the
S-Anews© Newsletter; 2. The written experience, strength and hope of those in recovery; 3. A basis for meditation and increased recovery awareness. |
| Meetings |
1. Scheduled gatherings of two or more S-Anon
members; 2. Opportunities to identify and confirm our common problems and to share the strength of recovery; 3. A chance to let others see us as we really are and to receive unconditional love and acceptance in return. |
| Service |
1. Carrying the message of recovery to others; 2. Any activity that makes this possible (for example, putting away chairs, volunteering as a "trusted servant", talking to newcomers, sponsoring others, sharing with group members outside of meetings, etc.). |
| Slogans |
1. Short sayings that remind us of important principles of the program (for example, "One Day at a time", or "Let go and Let God"); 2. Helpful ideas that can have a calming and relaxing effect in times of stress. |
| Sponsor |
1. A person with some experience in the S-Anon
program whom you connect with, relate to, or are inspired by; 2. Someone you choose who can show you how to work the
Steps of the program by sharing their own experience. |
| Telephone |
1. Periodic calls to or from other S-Anon
members to help connect, share feelings or get help; 2. A mini-meeting between meetings; 3. A way to break through our isolation; 4. A safe way to be restored to serenity that is usually as great a benefit to the receiver as to the caller. |
| Twelve Steps |
1. The suggested guidelines for individual growth and recovery in S-Anon; 2. The basic tool out of which the other tools and recovery itself grows - the foundation of our program of recovery; 3. A group of spiritual principles, which, if practiced as a way of life, helps us to meet and rise above all difficulties in our lives - not just those associated with living with or having lived with
sexaholism. |
| Twelve Traditions |
1. The suggested guidelines for the life of S-Anon
groups and S-Anon as a whole; 2. Principles that arose from the experience of S-Anon
groups and other long-established Twelve-Step programs; 3. The means by which S-Anon
maintains its unity and relates to the world around it. |
| Writing |
1. Putting our thoughts and feelings down on paper to reveal and clarify our actions and reactions; 2. Often a great way to restore us to serenity when we are overwhelmed by painful or obsessive feelings. |
