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IISAA on April 21st, 2010

I recently came across the lyrics to this 1991 Stevie Nicks song written by Jon Bon Jovi and Billy Falcon. As I read the lyrics I couldn’t help but wonder whether or not the “it” referred to in the song might be addiction.

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IISAA on April 19th, 2010

Ryan I. It’s interesting that sex addiction really has nothing to do with sex at all. Sex between two partners is all about communication, connecting and sharing. There is a bond established between the two partners that is intimate, trusting and loving.

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IISAA on April 17th, 2010

Frank W. From my view, my role as sponsor (better described, I think, as “guide”) is: To listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, pray diligently and care deeply while recognizing that I can only carry the message, not my sponsee. A sponsee is responsible for working their program, not me. To limit my guidance to what SAA [...]

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IISAA on April 15th, 2010

Richard S. I received a call this past week from Bill H., a very good recov-ery friend, informing me that Randy R. had passed away. Sadly, it was by his own hand.

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IISAA on April 15th, 2010

From the Editor The sun is shining today and it seems unfair. Last week, I learned of the suicide of Randy R., a recovery friend of many years (see adjacent article). Tomorrow, I will attend the funeral of a former colleague’s 19 year old son. Yesterday, my sister informed me that recent medical tests have [...]

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IISAA on March 6th, 2010

SAA saved my life!

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