Welcome to the Courage To Recover group, an open mixed meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.  This is an open meeting where anyone who wants to know more about the SAA program is welcome to attend.  My name is __________, I’m a sex addict & your moderator for the month of __________.

 

To help reduce line noise please press “star 6” to mute your phone and press “star 6” again to un-mute when you would like to share.  In this meeting we do not engage in crosstalk.  Crosstalk means to interrupt or directly respond to the shares of other members.  By group conscience, only the moderator may interrupt a member who is speaking.

 

Let’s begin the meeting with a moment of silence for those who are still suffering followed by the Serenity Prayer. [PAUSE]  God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

 

Would someone please read the first 2 paragraphs of Our Addiction from the SAA green book, pg. 3?

Would someone please read the 12 Steps from the SAA green book, pg. 21?

Would someone please read the Tradition of the month & the 12^th Tradition from the SAA green book, pg. 77?

Would someone please read Defining Abstinence from the SAA green book pg. 14 – 15?

 

Is there anyone at this meeting for their first time? If so, please state your first name only and where you are from. [Pause]  Welcome.

 

It’s now time to celebrate milestones in sobriety. Does anyone have a milestone they would like to celebrate? [Pause]

 

It’s now time for introductions.  It is the custom of this group to introduce ourselves by first name only, where we are from, and how we are feeling.  My name is __________ from __________, I’m a sex addict, and I am feeling _________.  [Pause]

 

Please avoid mentioning the name of a book, movie, treatment center or the like in your share because this can be viewed by some as promotion.  It is OK, however, to talk about your experiences with these items.  It is also safe to speak in “I statements” as opposed to “you statements.” Feel free to share more specific information after the Unity Prayer when fellowship begins.

 

This is an open topic meeting. Is there anyone who has a topic relating to sex addiction or recovery that they would like to discuss tonight? [Pause]

 

[Read something about the suggested topic from SAA literature.]

 

The phone line is now open for discussion.  Please share on the topic or you can check in briefly.  Who would like to begin?

[Moderator: begin closing meeting at 5 minutes before the end of the hour]

As a gentle reminder for all of us, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions.  What you heard was spoken in confidence and should be treated as confidential.  Please keep the things you heard here in the confines of your mind.  Carry no gossip and always remember to place principles before personalities.  Would someone please read the Ottowa Promises which can be found at SAA talk (dot) org under Telemeeting Readings?

Now is the time for the 7^th Tradition.  The 7^th Tradition states that “every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.”  Twelve Step meetings around the world pass a basket to receive donations that are used to support recovery.  Because that activity is not possible in our telemeetings, I would encourage you to consider making a donation to the main SAA office that is located in Houston, TX.  Your donation will support the work of SAA meetings around the world.  You can reach them online at SAA (dash) recovery (dot) org or by calling (800) 477-8191.

 

Are there any SAA related announcements? [Pause]

 

Would someone please read the first 2 paragraphs of Sponsorship from the SAA green book, pg. 13?

If you would like a list of the readings for this meeting, go to SAA talk (dot) org, select guides/readings, select Monday meetings, and select 9pm readings.  If you do not have internet access please contact one of the members of the group to assist you in obtaining the readings.  The business meeting is held on the last Monday of the month immediately following the regular meetings.  Thanks to all for allowing me to be of service.

 

In closing, please join me in the Unity Prayer.  [Pause]  I put my hand in yours and together we can do what we could never do alone.  No longer is there a sense of hopelessness.  No longer must we each depend upon our own unsteady willpower.  We are all together now, reaching out our hands for a power & strength greater than ours and as we join hands we find love & understanding beyond our wildest dreams. Keep coming back: it works.

 

Now is the time for fellowship. We usually reserve the first 5 minutes for newcomers to ask questions.  A newcomer is someone in their first 30 days of meeting attendance.  After that all are welcome to check in, get current, or exchange phone numbers.  Are there any newcomer questions?

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[Last Monday of the month only]  BUSINESS MEETING

Welcome to the Monday SAA Courage to Recover business meeting.  My name is ______ and I’m a sex addict and your moderator for the month of _______.

 

Would someone please read the 12 Traditions from pg. 77 of the SAA green book?

 

Who would like to volunteer to be the moderator for next month? [suggested 30 days sobriety]

 

Do we have any old business to discuss?  [Pause}

 

Do we have any new business to discuss? [Pause]

 

Please help me close this meeting with the Serenity Prayer.  [Pause]  God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

 

[Introduce fellowship time by reading above paragraph: “Now is the time for fellowship….”]