I’ve been on this journey of sobriety for almost three months now. Against the advice of my sponsor, I really wanted to gauge my progress from all the meetings, counseling sessions, books, meditations etc and Friday night I felt compelled to put my coping skills to the test and meet up with a buddy at a local pub.
I Didn’t drink, didn’t have the urge to drink but after 45 minutes I bolted, Within those 45 minutes I came to realize that this environment does nothing for me anymore! I can put this scene in the rear view mirror and look for other social outlets!
Has anyone else felt like that?
I know it probably wasn’t a smart idea I just had to find out for myself and I did that!
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I think the biggest thing here is going against your sponsors advice and things turning out okay.
Don’t let that fool you. This disease is cunning and powerful. In early sobriety especially, it was important for me to outsource my thinking. My best thinking earned me a seat in AA. That means I had to rely on my sponsor and other men I trusted to make decisions for me.
I’m glad everything turned out okay. That said, if you don’t value your sponsors advice, you may need to find a new sponsor.
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Thanks for the feedback Michael!
Yes I came to Norwich ct from New haven ct to a half way house to get sober I would go back to New haven to hangout with my old friends they would walk around and drink like we used to do it wasn't fun there was nothing there anymore after that I just stopped hanging out with those so called friends the thrill was gone i felt like I didn't belong any more and that was okay I had and haven found a better way !!!
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Nice job man. Freedom and control.
Thanks Kenny, appreciate the comments!
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Thanks brother! Appreciate it!
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So my sponsor told me to wait before I start offering help to others - I dog sat overnight for a friends daughter and the house was full of liquor- my bad. I survived but it could have just as easily gone south.
Accept my request.