Surrendering with the Serenity Prayer
Dec 10, 2024
I am constantly amazed at how much importance I place on what others think of me. I remember times when my partner, a friend, or a parent was angry with me and criticized me harshly. Their judgments and low opinions...
Read MoreNot Participating in Gossip
Sep 23, 2024
I used to get overly involved in the lives of my ex-husband’s family. One sister would call and gossip about another sister, his mother would discuss the marriage of one daughter, or his brother would badmouth their father. Even though...
Read MoreTrusting with Eyes Wide Open
Jul 8, 2024
I came into S-Anon with broken trust. My sexaholic husband had betrayed me, and I no longer trusted anything he said or did. I see now that I didn’t even trust myself or know how to trust a Higher Power....
Read MoreFocusing on Myself
Apr 22, 2024
I have noticed a huge spurt in my emotional growth since attending a recent S-Anon International Convention. I drove away from the Convention with an important awareness: I must focus on my behavior rather than anyone else’s. I have always...
Read MoreFilling the Vacuum
Feb 12, 2024
In my first science class, years ago, I learned a fact that intrigued me: nature abhors a vacuum. I was reminded of that fact of nature recently at an S-Anon meeting. A member spoke words that could have come right...
Read MoreI Like What I See
Nov 14, 2023
Before coming to S-Anon, I couldn't understand how I ended up in a relationship where lies, deception, and betrayal were common. I could barely look at myself in the mirror without feeling shame and humiliation. I felt resentful toward my...
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