How stories get approved

The public information committee uses the following seven guidelines:

Stories respect and reflect the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of SAA

Stories should express the experience of those who have gone before us in practicing the Twelve Steps.

Stories carry the message of recovery

They are derived from SAA experience and address SAA concerns.

Stories are needed by the fellowship

They have a clear purpose and an identifiable audience.

Stories are plainly and clearly written

They are easy for our members to read and translate readily into other languages.

Stories do not contain offensive or sexually provocative language

When discussing acting-out behaviours or life in addiction, clinical language is used rather than slang. We do not glorify acting out.

Stories are inclusive

They use language that is sensitive to gender, race, religion, region, culture, and sexual orientation. Our stories invite identification with and acceptance of other sex addicts.

Stories reflect how most members practice the principles of SAA

They strive to represent a consensus of the principles practised by SAA groups around the world.

SAA history, including spoken tradition, is treasured and honoured whenever practical.

Approved by intergroup 23 June 2018

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See the full guidelines the public information committee uses to approve your story.