Best J Editorial Podcasts (2025)

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Revival and reformation - Soul prosperity — Michele Seibel 4:18

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What does soul prosperity really look like? Discover how God’s everyday appointments—like pea soup in a parking lot—reveal His powerful plans to heal, provide, and prosper hurting hearts.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Never walk alone — Don MacLafferty 10:51

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Are you walking through leadership, loss, or life feeling alone? Discover how Jesus’ deep dependence on His Father offers a powerful invitation: you were never meant to walk alone—and you don’t have to.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Closing prayers — Randy Maxwell 10:57

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If the end is near, how should we pray? With the Doomsday Clock ticking and eternity at stake, discover four bold prayers that prepare your heart to stand—and serve—at the close of earth’s history.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Editorial - Weapons for spiritual warfare — Pavel Goia 5:43

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Are you fully armed for the spiritual battles ahead? Learn how prayer, Scripture, and even songs can become powerful weapons in your daily fight against the enemy.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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A leader’s role in funding large-scale projects: Visiting three biblical examples — Aniel Barbe 15:39

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What can leaders today learn from Moses, David, and Joash about funding large-scale church projects? Explore biblical blueprints that reveal how visionary leadership, sacrificial giving, and trust in God’s provision can unleash extraordinary generosity.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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A bird’s-eye view of comparing styles of leadership — Craig Carr & Joseph Kidder 11:15

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Are you leading like an eagle, a penguin, a parrot—or a goose? Discover which bird best models the transformational leadership needed to move your church forward with unity, vision, and purpose.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Pastor, are you on board? — Karnik Doukmetzian 15:33

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Are you truly fulfilling your role on the board—or just filling a seat? Discover how Adventist pastors and leaders can honor their ethical and spiritual responsibilities through intentional, informed, and mission-driven board service.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Who’s the boss—the pastor, congregation, or conference? — Nikolaus Satelmajer 14:36

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Who really leads the church—the pastor, the conference, or the congregation? Explore how the unique relationship among all three in the Adventist structure creates a powerful system for mission, not control.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Pastor’s Pastor - Seven decisions that will help you live a joyful life — Ramon J. Canals 5:38

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What if your joy depended more on your daily decisions than your circumstances? Discover seven life-shaping choices to fill your heart with purpose, peace, and lasting happiness.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Designed for mission: Seventh-day Adventist Church structure and operating procedures — Lowell C. Cooper 14:00

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What keeps a global church of 23 million members united and mission-driven? Discover how the Adventist Church’s unique, interdependent structure empowers both local action and global impact for the kingdom of God.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Editorial-A divine gift— Erton C. Köhler 6:56

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Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s structure just tradition—or a divine tool for mission? Discover why our organization is not a burden, but a God-given blessing that empowers global growth and unity.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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Preaching the Minor Prophets - William E. Pike 8:48

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A deeper understanding of the minor prophets and why pastors should preach them to their congregations.By William E. Pike

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Hamancy - An Antidote to Pride - Delbert W. Baker 12:20

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An intriguing comparison between Haman and Jesus to expose the antidote to pride and the role of God's grace in cultivating humility.By Delbert W. Baker

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ESSAY June 2025 - Жить - значит постоянно прощаться - Это всё сделал Бог 6:32

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Пока не останемся только Бог и я. Работу по этой двенадцатишаговой Программе я начал, достигнув самого дна: я изменил жене. Всё, что я мог сказать тогда, это: "У меня есть решение. Я убью себя и буду всех в этом обвинять. Это они во всём виноваты".By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - Что она щедро отдала 16:38

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Наследие выздоровления глазами тех, кому она помогла Работа по Шагам: Сначала мы обсудили Шаги. А затем, Сильвия спросила: «Ты читаешь Белую книгу или уже прочитала “Двенадцать на Двенадцать”?» Это было до того, как была написана книга "Шаги в действии". Я прочитала Белую книгу, чтобы понять суть Шагов, и прочитала “Двенадцать на Двенадцать”, чтобы…

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A Wounded Healer: Childhood Trauma's Effects on Pastoral Ministry - David Sedlacek 16:59

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An exploration of the research on the effects of childhood trauma upon pastors physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.By David Sedlacek - Renee Drumm

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Pastor's Pastor: The power of fasting and prayer — Ramon J. Canals 5:09

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Is fasting just about abstaining from food, or is it a powerful spiritual discipline that connects us to God's strength? Discover how fasting and prayer can transform faith, deepen humility, and unlock divine power.By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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ESSAY June 2025 - A Pillar in SA History - Sponsees, Grandsponsees, & Friends of Sylvia J. 14:51

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Sylvia participated in the early history of Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) and was a primary figure in the development of SA’s current service structure. Jesse L. Brings SA to Oklahoma City: Sylvia joined SA in 1983. At that time, it was popular to be in a 12 Step program. She went to Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, and many open AA meetings. She heard t…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Good Grief - Jack H., California, USA 5:46

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In my memory, the expression “good grief” was a common expletive of the cartoon characters in Peanuts. For much of my life, I used “good grief” to express astonishment, dismay, and frustration, never considering the deeper truth hidden within the euphemism. Before I entered the SA program (10/21/1998), I lived with an accumulation of frozen grief. …

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ESSAY June 2025 - In Sylvia’s Own Words - Sylvia J., Oklahoma, USA 11:15

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by Sylvia J. (at six years SA sober) with the original 1989 titleReprinted in Member Stories 2007, pages 120-123 with the title “The Only Way I Knew” When I was a little girl, about five years old, I remember sitting on my grandfather’s lap and combing his hair. It gave me such happy, good feelings. My grandfather died when I was seven. From that t…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Life is a Continuous Saying Goodbye - God Did All of This 5:50

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I started this 12 Step program from the bottom after committing adultery. What was left was me saying, “I know a solution. I'm going to commit suicide, and then I'll blame everybody else. That it’s all their fault.”By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - What She Freely Gave - Dorene S., Washington, USA 15:23

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A Legacy of Recovery through the Eyes of Those She Helped Working the Steps: First, we discussed the Steps. Second, Sylvia asked, “Are you reading the White Book or have you read the Twelve and Twelve?” This was before Step Into Action was written. I read the White Book to get the essence of the Steps and read the Twelve and Twelve to work the Step…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Acceptance is the Answer to All My Problems - Daniel J., Barcelona, Spain 4:01

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I am very lucky to have an experienced therapist who is a man my age and who has also personally worked the 12 Steps for his own addiction issues; he thoroughly supports 12 Step programs. I have found this kind of outside professional help to be a very positive complement to my recovery in SA.By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - Editor's Corner - In Fellowship, The Editorial Team [email protected] 1:50

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While every ESSAY edition is special, carefully thought out, and filled with SA recovery, we would like to describe this edition as unique. The Fellowship has had many losses in the past year. Some experienced loss in recovery for the first time. Can the Twelve Steps and the Fellowship of SA aid those grieving?…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Tears of Gratitude - Nicholas S., UK 19:37

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I wept nearly every day in my first year in recovery. What a contrast with the previous 25 years, when I acted out sexually whenever I felt sad. In doing so, I had stuffed so much grief inside me that when the dam broke, I thought the flood would never end. There was a lot of pain down there. All those losses that I had never grieved: the death of …

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ESSAY June 2025 - The Three A’s: Awareness, Acceptance, Action - Tricia S., Pittsburgh, USA 2:22

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The January 29 reflection from The Real Connection has had a profound impact on my recovery. I realized that for me, each step is a three A process: awareness, acceptance, and action. I’m very aware of Step One. The awareness is, “Oh, I guess I am addicted.” Actually, in Step One, I’m admitting that I have this problem. I have to accept it and writ…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Opening Up to Grief - Anonymous, St. Louis, Missouri 2:39

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I remember what my life was like when I was living wholly in my addiction. It was as though I were in a cave, deep inside, where the light was far off, and surrounding me were damp, cold walls of stone. Gratefully and finally, I moved toward the light and found fellowship in SA. That damp, dark place was my lust addiction. I was isolated even thoug…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Breaking Through Resentment and Numbness - Brock J., Sudbury, Canada 3:44

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I didn’t know what grief was or what it felt like before recovery. Lust numbed all my emotions, positive and negative. I rarely had feelings when pets passed away. It felt like it was just part of life. My grandma passed away when I was 16. I ended up sitting beside my grandpa and holding his hand through the funeral. I was numb and kept asking in …

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ESSAY June 2025 - He Captured Our Hearts On Video - Laura W., Florida, USA 5:59

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Cesar’s videos can be viewed on the ESSAY website on the Videos Page on https://essay.sa.org/videos/. Sponsor: Cesar and I joined SA around the same time. After a few months, our relationship shifted from members to sponsee and sponsor. At first, Cesar was hesitant to join virtual meetings with his camera off because he didn’t like not being able t…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Dear ESSAY - Vince G., New Brunswick, Canada 1:57

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Dear ESSAY, Thank you for this topic on Grieving In Recovery. It has helped me reflect on how I cope with grief since being in recovery, compared to before.By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - His Focus on Fellowship - Tom B, Jean V and Merlijn M, EMER Region 3:42

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A few years after the Flemish IG began, Luc brought up the idea of organizing a larger workshop or convention. We also looked to SA in the Netherlands for collaboration. This happened several times during workshops with old-timers. A few years ago, a tradition emerged: an annual Dutch-language convention, alternately organized by the Dutch and the …

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ESSAY June 2025 - The Principles For The Heartbroken - Nathalie V., Mortsel, Belgium 5:55

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When I came to SA at the beginning of January 2021, started working the Steps, and got to know my Higher Power, I thought life would no longer be difficult. As long as we are sober and with God, it can only be good, right? Well, not really.By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - Lifetime of Tears - Dennis T., Alaska, USA 0:59

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I have a lifetime of tears that are trapped like an ocean, deep within the inside of me, The pain and the fears, and a lingering notion that one day they’ll all be set free. But for now, as new tears are gathered and added deep behind an impenetrable wall, The pressure increases as the stability decreases, awaiting the eventual fall. I am stuck in …

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ESSAY June 2025 - SA is My Family, as Most People I Loved Are Dead - Kathie S., Devon, UK 2:52

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As this headline suggests, I have lived through the deaths of my large childhood extended family, where I lived and thrived. Then, in midlife, my beloved husband died tragically. My circle shrank to my parents and grandmother, but in 2020, my cherished father and grandmother both died in lockdown, with all the severe trauma that involved at the tim…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Bringing Us Together - Peg V., Cleveland, USA 1:30

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“Have you worked the Steps on this issue?” Sylvia asked me that question regularly when she was my sponsor. The question stays in my head, and it comes to the surface when my Higher Power knows I need help. Seven women received many wise suggestions from Sylvia as our sponsor or as our friend. We united in our grief to have an online memorial, a me…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Discussion Topic - The ESSAY Editor 1:24

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Have you sought support to help you find the good in grief? Jack’s in-depth article describes how unprocessed grief can greatly contribute to the addictive process. He explains how support in SA, especially from an understanding sponsor, helped him discuss the losses in his life and cultivate gratitude.…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Remembering the Isms - Aaron C., Washington, USA 2:18

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Sharing the wisdom of David M. to help us let go, grow, and remember. Maynardism: The opposite of love is indifference. When one is angry or critical of another, that is not indifference. That is an expression of caring. Learning to accept caring in the form of judgment is important, though rarely pleasant.…

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ESSAY June 2025 - SA CFC - Anonymous, a prison in California, USA 2:42

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Sponsorship in Prison My name is Blue, and I am an incarcerated person serving a life sentence in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the crimes of sexual assault. This is the bad news. The good news is that coming to prison was the best thing that could have happened for me, because it forced me to take an honest look a…

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ESSAY June 2025 - What’s Going On in SA - Jeff from Maine, USA, IT Committee Chair 2:19

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SA has a set of Trustee Committees (see Concept 11) that provide advice and perform tasks on behalf of the Trustees. The Information Technology (IT) Committee is commissioned to develop and maintain the sa.org website. This website is often the first contact newcomers have with our fellowship and serves as a hub for providing information, literatur…

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ESSAY June 2025 - The Best Caption Contest 1:16

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For this June 2025 edition we welcome our newest amateur illustrator An. She has created this issue's Best Caption Contest Cartoon with August's theme: "Happy, Joyous, and ... Single."By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - NWR Spring Retreat 2025 Retrospective - Ned, Washington, USA 2:22

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It never seems to get old, even though I’ve been driving to these regional conferences now for over a quarter century. I’m just appreciating these special times all the more since they were interrupted for a couple of years by the pandemic. This was the first year in quite a few years that I had not volunteered for anything at a retreat. That felt …

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ESSAY June 2025 - The 2025 Truro, UK Recovery Day - Kathie S., Devon, UK 2:18

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My name is Kathie S., of the Exeter, Devon, England, SA group. The next county to Devon is Cornwall, including one of the smallest SA groups in the country: the Truro group. This dedicated group has hosted again this year one of the most awesome events on my calendar: the Truro Recovery Day (which was in early April 2025). Truro is a Cathedral city…

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ESSAY June 2025 - The Assiut Room - Assiut Governorate, Egypt 1:02

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(PHOTO # 1 ) On March 10, 2022, Assiut Room held its first face-to-face meeting, thanks to our fellow Ahmed M., who was a wonderful tool used by God to start this blessed journey.By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - Tuesday Nights in Manassas - Hal C., Virginia, USA 0:39

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I am pleased and grateful to share with the Fellowship that there is now a second Sexaholics Anonymous meeting in Manassas, Virginia! While our original meeting has been running strong since 1997, we are excited to announce the launch of the Tuesday Night Manassas SA Group.By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - Coming Next 2:41

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Our next edition’s theme is “Happy, Joyous, and… Single.” We look forward to exploring the joys of recovery while single. Is that even possible? Absolutely. Numerous members who are single for some time or for the rest of their lives live “happy, joyous, and free.” However, ESSAY is your magazine and it is your experience, strength, and hope that c…

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ESSAY June 2025 - Prayer for Serenity 1:02

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By Essay Magazine

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ESSAY June 2025 - God Direct Me 0:57

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By Essay Magazine

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Ministering to the last responders — Dedrick L. Blue 10:06

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Who cares for those who care for the grieving? While first responders were celebrated during the pandemic, funeral directors—our last responders—quietly carried the burden of death. How can we minister to these unsung heroes of compassion?By Ministry, International Journal for Pastors

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חיבור יוני 2025 - קבלה היא התשובה לכל הבעיות שלי כיום - דניאל ג. ברצלונה, ספרד 4:17

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אני בר מזל שיש לי מטפל מנוסה שהוא בגילי ובנוסף לכך עבד את 12 הצעדים באופן אישי על מנת להתמודד עם בעיות ההתמכרות שלו. הוא תומך באופן עמוק בתוכניות 12 צעדים. גיליתי שסוג זה של עזרה חיצונית מקצועית מהווה השלמה חיובית להחלמה שלי ב-SA.By Essay Magazine

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חיבור יוני 2025 - שכה יהיה לי צער - ג׳ק ה. קליפורניה, ארה"ב 5:50

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הביטוי ‘שכה יהיה לי טוב (צער)’ זכור לי כקללה שכיחה אצל הדמויות בקומיקס פינאטס (Peanuts). במשך רוב חיי השתמשתי בביטוי זה כדי לבטא תדהמה, ייאוש ותסכול, אף פעם לא חשבתי על האמת העמוקה שחבויה בצחות הלשון הזו. לפני שהגעתי לתכנית SA ב 21/10/1998, חייתי עם מצבור של צער קפוא. רק אחרי שעברתי מספר מסעות בדרך הצעדים, או אז התחלתי להבין ולאמץ את היתרונות שבצער…