The Importance of Anonymity

When we are anonymous, we are free to be our authentic selves. Therefore, we do not have to try to project a certain image of ourselves or maintain a certain status. Anonymity removes labels and expectations that we have placed on ourselves or others. It allows for more honest and transparent exchanges. We do not bring up or discuss outside issues such as education, occupations, politics, religion, or treatment programs; we avoid the use of any vocabulary specific to these areas. When we meet as fellow mem­bers dealing with our common problem, we discover that help and hope are available to all people affected by sex addiction. We make our S-Anon recovery journey together, not in isolation, yet we are free to travel in our own time and our own way.

Reprinted from S-Anon Twelve Traditions, pages 175-176.