Welcome to SAA. Congratulations, by making the decision to come to this website you have taken an important step in your behalf. Right now you may not be sure if you are a sex addict. Or you may be absolutely certain you belong here.

The reason most people seek out S.A.A. is that their sexual behavior has become a problem or they think it may be a problem. These doubts or concerns are beneficial to you, for they have brought you here, and moved you beyond total denial. We welcome you and appreciate the courage it took you to get here.

For most of us – despite our most heroic efforts and solemn promises, we were unable to turn away from behaviors and obsessions that were ruining our lives.  We interpreted the lack of control as proof that we were bad or defective people or that we were inhabited by demons. We sought comfort by justifying our behaviors or by denying our sexuality. Our compulsions were at once our worst enemies and out most familiar sources of comfort.

A major part of our lives was secret. We hid in the darkness of our shame. Much of the power of sexually compulsive behavior and addiction is found in the secrecy. 

Another reason to congratulate you! By coming to this website you have begun to break the bonds of secrecy, and to step into the light of recovery.

Many people who suffer from sexual addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors refuse to admit the reality of their addiction. This resistance to accept reality we call denial. The nature of addiction is that it tells us that it does not exist and denies the harm the addictive behavior does to us and others. We came to S.A.A. because we could no longer deny the pain that our sexual behavior had caused in our lives. Many of us experienced such dramatic consequences as divorce, disease, jail, or financial ruin before seeing that our lives had become unmanageable. Others among us were confronted about our behavior by family, friends, or counselors, and were given a choice to seek help, or face yet another loss in our lives. When we learned of S.A.A., we began to hope again that our lives could be freed from our sexual compulsivity.

We began to attend S.A.A meetings. We heard stories similar to ours, and we heard how others in S.A.A. were abstaining from compulsive behaviors. We learned of the twelve suggested steps of recovery, and when we began to apply them in our lives, we discovered that we too could abstain from our compulsive behaviors with the help of our fellow addicts. We acquired the faith and courage to make appropriate changes in our lives, and to accept our daily problems as stepping stones for spiritual growth. As we continue in our recovery from sexual addiction, one day at a time, we are developing healthier sexuality, a stronger sense of personal integrity, and an ability to truly enjoy our lives. Our hope is that you too will receive these benefits.

We suggest that you try to attend six S.A.A. meetings to help you decide if this program is for you. Each meeting and group is different. See the map page for meetings available in the DFW area.

North Texas Regional Intergroup of SAA

To the Newcomer

Recovery by grace, because you are worth it!