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\nthe SCA fellowship. With the greater awareness of differences within the SCA community,<\/span>
\nthe time has come to make these precepts more explicit.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nplaces where members feel accepted and free to share their experiences with sexual compulsion<\/span>
\nhonestly and openly, without fear of being shamed or judged.\u201d Self-acceptance and acceptance<\/span>
\nof others are fundamental to recovery in SCA. SCA unity depends on the practice of this<\/span>
\nuniversal acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n
\naffirm that these practices apply to all who seek sexual recovery under our Third Tradition:<\/span>
\n\u201cThe only requirement for membership is a desire to stop having compulsive sex.\u201d We further<\/span>
\nencourage non-judgment in all matters relating to others, as we wish to be free of judgment<\/span>
\nourselves. Personal recovery depends on SCA unity.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nmarginalized groups feel welcome, they can start to reduce their shame: not just the shame of<\/span>
\ntheir compulsive sexual behaviors, but the shame of feeling \u201cother.\u201d The eradication of shame<\/span>
\nis critical for mental health and recovery over time.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nlanguage or practice supporting inclusivity benefits the recovery of its members, it is<\/span>
\nappropriate to encourage or suggest that these be adopted at the meeting level, recognizing that<\/span>
\neach meeting is autonomous and can choose whether or not to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nto be inclusive, respectful, and kind to all others. We affirm that discrimination,<\/span>
\nmicroaggression, and harassment have no place in SCA meetings. The trusted servants of any<\/span>
\nmeeting are encouraged to firmly but gently flag disrespectful conduct. They may respectfully<\/span>
\ntake other actions as deemed necessary to maintain safety within the group, recognizing that<\/span>
\nawareness of these issues is often lacking.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ntolerance of different sexual orientations by others. Creating a safe space for diversity creates<\/span>
\nan environment for members to make themselves vulnerable by getting honest. Trust in the<\/span>
\nfellowship is a crucial component for recovery<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"