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Meetings Meetings are a key part of the SAA recovery programme. They help us stay focused on our recovery - at the very least, if we're in a meeting we're not acting out! More than that though, meetings break the isolation many addicts experience. We find people recognise our stories and identify with us. We find people who accept us for who we are, not what we have done. Meetings help us share our struggles and successes in our recovery. They help us build a fellowship of other addicts whom we can call to check-in or when we are tempted to slip. What to expect? A meeting usually lasts around 1 1/2 hours and usually includes: - Check-in - an opportunity for everyone to talk about their progress in recovery that week, to share their experiences and be accepted - Discussion - a chance to review and discuss a relevant topic or recovery step You do not have to speak if you don't want to but many members find it helps to talk about their experiences. Meetings also give the opportunity to borrow recovery literature - leaflets and tapes which can teach us more about recovery - and to find a sponsor. There is no charge for coming to meetings although we request a small donation to cover the cost of the room. At present, a typical meeting would be around 8 people, mostly male, with a broad spread of ages from early 30s upwards. Confidentiality We work on a first name basis to ensure confidentiality. However, we cannot extend that confidentiality if you tell us you are involved in sexual violence or any sexual activity involving minors. We will report any such instances to the police and co-operate with their enquiries. Where are meetings held? There are currently 4 weekly meetings in Scotland - two in Glasgow, one in Dundee and one in Edinburgh.
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The Scotland Intergroup of SAA is an autonomous registered fellowship composed of registered groups of recovering sex addicts who follow the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Sex Addicts Anonymous®(SAA). The views expressed on this website are those of Scotland Intergroup and do not necessarily represent those of Sex Addicts Anonymous as a whole. The official website of Sex Addicts Anonymous® (http://www.saa-recovery.org) is overseen by the ISO of SAA, Inc., through its Board of Trustees who are elected by delegates who represent its member groups.
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