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Balance in Unity and Freedom
Oct 23, 2023
I have spent a great deal of time either being too focused on unity or acting with too much independence. My S-Anon problem manifested itself in both ways. In unbalanced unity, I abandoned myself for the benefit of another or...
Read MoreUnderstanding Primary Purpose
Jul 24, 2023
When I first came to S-Anon, I had no understanding of the term “primary purpose” and how I could apply that in many situations to make my life more serene. After my spouse and I both started attending recovery meetings,...
Read MoreDiscovering Our Own Value
May 22, 2023
For some of us, having a sense of personal autonomy can be a challenge. Before recovery, we might have been so focused on what others thought of us that we only identified ourselves as part of a couple, part of...
Read MoreReaching out for Help
Mar 27, 2023
I remember sitting quietly and listening as my sexaholic partner told me about S-Anon, a program that could help me. On the outside I was courteous, while on the inside I felt like I wanted to explode. I could see...
Read MoreA Kinder and Gentler Approach
Jan 23, 2023
Helping out after the birth of a second grandchild is giving me a new appreciation of the value of Tradition Two. Through the gifts of the program, my style of “helping” has changed from authority to trusted servant. I participate...
Read MorePutting Tradition One Into Practice
Nov 7, 2022
Tradition One is teaching me how to make decisions. I grew up in a family where the adults made all the decisions. I did not feel like I had a voice or that I was important. Regarding my own children,...
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