Sexual Recovery Anonymous Worldwide Services Inc.

Overview

Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA) is a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals recover from sexual addiction through a Twelve-Step program. The organization is associated with Sexual Recovery Anonymous Worldwide Services Inc., which supports the global community of SRA members.

History

Sexual Recovery Anonymous was founded around 1993 and is characterized as a progressive offshoot of Sexaholics Anonymous (SA). It is noted for its diverse membership, including women, African Americans, Asians, and members of the LGBT community. Unlike Sexaholics Anonymous, SRA allows sexual relations in committed relationships beyond traditional definitions.

Program Structure

SRA operates under the principles of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. The core program involves admitting powerlessness over sexual obsessions, believing in a higher power for recovery, making a moral inventory, and seeking spiritual growth through prayer and meditation. Members engage in regular meetings, step work, and sponsorship to support each other in recovery.

Mission

The mission of Sexual Recovery Anonymous is to provide a supportive community where individuals can overcome compulsive sexual behavior. The organization aims to help members integrate healthy sexual practices into their lives while addressing the emotional wounds and damage caused by their addiction. SRA also provides resources for family members and professionals working with those affected by sexual addiction.

Related Programs

SRA-ANON is a related organization that supports spouses, relatives, friends, and significant others of SRA members, similar to Al-Anon for families of Alcoholics Anonymous members.

Activities and Events

SRA organizes retreats and other events to foster a sense of community and deepen the spiritual connection among its members. These gatherings offer opportunities for personal reflection, sharing, and communal support essential to the recovery process.

Role in Recovery

The organization emphasizes the importance of fellowship and shared experiences in overcoming the isolation often felt by those struggling with sexual addiction. Members benefit from peer support and guidance as they work through the Twelve Steps, leading to emotional and spiritual renewal.