Monday 6 PM Script
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Talking' About Recovery, a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.
My name is __________ and I'm a Sex Addict and your Moderator/Secretary. (Pause).
This is a closed mixed meeting,
OPEN to all those who have a DESIRE TO STOP THEIR COMPULSIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIORS. THERE IS NO OTHER REQUIREMENT.
To help reduce line noise, please press *6 to mute your phone and Press *6 again to unmute
SERENITY PRAYER
Let's begin the meeting with a moment of silence FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL SUFFRING (pause) followed by the SERENITY PRAYER. . (together)
OPENING
(Name)_________, would you please read “THE OPENING”?
HOW IT WORKS AND 12 STEPS
(Name) ________, would you please read BOTH PORTIONS of “HOW IT WORKS”?
(Name) ______, would you please read the "12 STEPS OF SAA"?
ABSTINENCE STATEMENT
(Name)_________, would you please read the "ABSTINENCE STATEMENT"
SOBRIETY BIRTHDAYS
It is now time to celebrate sobriety birthdays. Sobriety is defined as time away from your inner circle. Are there any Sobriety Birthdays?
INTRODUCTION AND CHECK IN
It is now time for General Introductions and Check In. If you are comfortable doing so, please indicate your First Name and the State you are calling from. Also, please identify your feelings and tool/tools of recovery proving helpful in maintaining sobriety. If you are a visitor, feel free to identify yourself as such.
Start on the West Coast and move east (or vice versa).
READINGS and TOPICS
We read from a variety of literature in our meetings. For instance, we may read from the SAA Green Book, the AA Big Book, The 12 & 12, Answers in the Heart, The Outer Circle, and any of the SAA Pamphlets. In this meeting, we read from the book of daily meditations, Answers in the Heart. (Pick 3 to 4 readings)
LATECOMERS
It is now time for anyone that arrived during the reading to introduce him or herself. Please identify yourself by first name and geographic location only.
DISCUSSION
The meeting is now open for discussion. You can share about the reading or just get current. To keep the meeting safe, we do not make direct comments about another person's share or give advice. 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 Serenity Prayer when Fellowship begins. It is appropriate to reference the reading.
We ask that any Newcomer that would like to share be given the opportunity. Our focus is making you feel welcome and acknowledge the courage it took getting here. We will reserve some time for Questions and Answers and getting phone numbers at the end of the meeting.
Please keep your shares to about ____ minutes. I will help moderate. Who would like to begin?
ANONYMITY
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.
OTTAWA PROMISES
Our Promises have been inspired by our own experiences of recovery and by messages of hope from our fellowship. I would like to ask (Name)................ to read them, please.
SEVENTH TRADITION
Now is the time for the 7th Tradition. The Seventh Tradition in the 12 & 12 states that "every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions." 12-step meetings around the world pass a basket to receive donations that are used to support recovery. Because this activity is not possible in our telemeeting, I would encourage you to consider making a donation to the main SAA office that is located in Houston. Your donation will support the work of SAA meetings around the world. To contribute monthly to SAA, simply go to the SAA website and go to “member’s area”.
Their Web address is: saa-recovery.org. You can make donations by check and credit card. By simply calling 1-800-477-8191
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Now is time for announcements: The first announcement is about sponsorship. One of the most vital aspects of the program is sponsorship. A sponsor is a person in the Fellowship who acts as a guide to working the program of SAA, A fellow addict that we can rely on for support. Ideally a sponsor is abstinent from addictive sexual behavior, has worked the steps, and can teach us what he or she has learned from working the program. Our sponsor can help explain program fundamentals, such as how to define our sexual sobriety. Most Importantly, sponsors guide us through the Twelve Steps. If we feel like acting out, We can call our sponsor to talk about it. Sponsors can tell us if they think we are at risk for relapse. They can suggest when we are not being fully honest with ourselves. Often a sponsor is the person in the fellowship that knows us best.
If you would like to have your name and contact information included in a list that is shared with others in the group, please send an e-mail to: contactlist@saatalk.org. Available at saa-recovery.org are the following:
List of all scheduled Telemeetings
The Outer Circle
Purchase of SAA approved literature
If you don’t have access to the internet you can call 1-800-477-8191…)
The readings are posted at saatalk.org
Are their any other announcements?
THANKS TO ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE OF SERVICE!
SERENITY PRAYER
Please join me in a moment of silence followed by the "Serenity Prayer."
FELLOWSHIP
You are welcome to stay around for fellowship. Now is a good time to ask questions and make comments. It is also a good time to get phone numbers and get information about sponsorship.You are also welcome to leave at any time. Are there any questions?