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Feb 08, 2010
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Congratulations! 40 yrs!!
by: Don

First of all congrats on 40 years sober! And the 2 years as well. Both are an incredible accomplishment!!

And thanks for having the courage and taking the time to share. I'm sure it will help others to know that recovery is not only possible but happening all around us.

As you know...sexual addictions carry the most stigma of all. And addiction is addiction is addiction...

But it can be very difficult to carry on a conversation between people who have acted out their woundedness on others & those who have been acted out upon.

Many times, not unexpectedly, anger comes out when the conversation takes that turn -- between internalizers and externalizers.

Keeping that in mind... I just want to ask everyone who reads this that we keep the discussion focused on recovery and safety for all... and if anger, abandonment, or shame gets triggered, know when to "walk away" (or in this case "click away") and get with someone from your support circle in recovery.

Having said all of that, I am wondering if you, anonymous, would care to write a little something about how in SAA they deal with the need to share your experience, strength & hope with others while simultaneously protecting the emotional safety of those within earshot who may have been abused.

I'm assuming it would be similar to the 9th step philosophy?

Don

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