I'm a Newcomer, is S.L.A.A. for Me?
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A., is a programme for anyone who suffers from an addictive compulsion to engage in or avoid sex, love, or emotional attachment.
Although you may be suffering from some or all of the Characteristics of Sex and Love Addiction, only you can decide if S.L.A.A. is right for you.
To help you make this decision, it is suggested that you complete the 40 questions for self-diagnosis. If you answer yes to 10 or more of these questions you may benefit from attending a S.L.A.A. meeting.
How do I join a meeting?
Getting to a meeting is often the very first step that someone makes on their road to recovery! There are weekly meetings in Auckland, Wellington and other parts of the country, as well as online. Newcomers are always welcome.
What Happens at a S.L.A.A. Meeting?
Gathering with other sex and love addicts at a SLAA meeting is the primary way we learn how to get sober and maintain recovery.
The S.L.A.A. programme uses the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to recover from sex and love addiction. These provide the basis for what is discussed at meetings; however, a range of readings, topics and other recovery tools are also shared.
There are no fees or registration process to attend a meeting, only voluntary contributions. By giving and receiving support from others like us, we not only have a better chance of recovering, but we also learn how to engage with people in a non-addictive way.
Reading Material
An essential piece of literature to help you start and stay with the programme is the S.L.A.A. Basic Text. This book contains information about discovering the illness, beginning recovery, defining sobriety, the Twelve Steps of S.L.A.A. and contains personal stories or others who have gone from addiction to recovery.
There are also leaflets that can be of great help. These include the Welcome pamphlet, An Introduction to Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Suggestions for Newcomers, Questions Beginners Ask and Addiction and Recovery. More information can be found on the Literature page.
Having courage
Going to your first meeting can take a lot of courage. Don’t hesitate to make contact if you have any questions about attending a meeting or about the fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome.
Remember, You Are Not Alone. The Twelve Step programme of S.L.A.A. has helped many of us break free from the grip of sex and love addiction.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A., is a programme for anyone who suffers from an addictive compulsion to engage in or avoid sex, love, or emotional attachment.
Although you may be suffering from some or all of the Characteristics of Sex and Love Addiction, only you can decide if S.L.A.A. is right for you.
To help you make this decision, it is suggested that you complete the 40 questions for self-diagnosis. If you answer yes to 10 or more of these questions you may benefit from attending a S.L.A.A. meeting.
How do I join a meeting?
Getting to a meeting is often the very first step that someone makes on their road to recovery! There are weekly meetings in Auckland, Wellington and other parts of the country, as well as online. Newcomers are always welcome.
What Happens at a S.L.A.A. Meeting?
Gathering with other sex and love addicts at a SLAA meeting is the primary way we learn how to get sober and maintain recovery.
The S.L.A.A. programme uses the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to recover from sex and love addiction. These provide the basis for what is discussed at meetings; however, a range of readings, topics and other recovery tools are also shared.
There are no fees or registration process to attend a meeting, only voluntary contributions. By giving and receiving support from others like us, we not only have a better chance of recovering, but we also learn how to engage with people in a non-addictive way.
Reading Material
An essential piece of literature to help you start and stay with the programme is the S.L.A.A. Basic Text. This book contains information about discovering the illness, beginning recovery, defining sobriety, the Twelve Steps of S.L.A.A. and contains personal stories or others who have gone from addiction to recovery.
There are also leaflets that can be of great help. These include the Welcome pamphlet, An Introduction to Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Suggestions for Newcomers, Questions Beginners Ask and Addiction and Recovery. More information can be found on the Literature page.
Having courage
Going to your first meeting can take a lot of courage. Don’t hesitate to make contact if you have any questions about attending a meeting or about the fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome.
Remember, You Are Not Alone. The Twelve Step programme of S.L.A.A. has helped many of us break free from the grip of sex and love addiction.