I really want a sponsor! 😭

Recovery
#1

Hi! In 10 days, if God wills it I will be 1 year sober of all substances. I Attend zoom recovery meetings every day sometimes a few. An in person meeting I went to before this streak had a bullying hash out. I’m super empathetic and wanted to leave but felt bad, t’was the perfect excuse for my 88 day sober brain to stop going(smh), so online is just comfortable for me, I’ve found recovery in my current rooms, I’ve gained a community, a family! Plus I’m moving across country where I will try in person again. I did the steps with a temporary sponsor in the beginning but want to do them again now that my mind is clear and I can dive deeply into my bs. I was hoping someone could help me out, finding a sponsor, or sponsoring me. I’m very open minded, a good listener, and still now I’ll do what ever it takes to stay sober. I am very much God focused, so the ability to speak freely about my LORD and d saviour would be a tremendous blessing.

If you read this far- thank you for listening, and for your time. Congratulations on being or trying to be clean!

Much love- Alisha

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#2

Good deal. Check out some of the women’s online A.A. groups. There are plenty of women in A.A. that will be glad to sponsor.

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#3

Amen sister preach it

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#4

Yes. We are here to help,, reach out anytime…

I’d love to sponsor you 🩷

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#5

That’s so kind of you thank you! I added you. :purple_heart:

#6

Thank you so much for the information! I appreciate you.

#7

I too have been saved.

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#9

If you tried AA and found it bullying, try NA (or vicea versa). And different parts of the country have different attitudes in meetings. In Person meetings is the only good way to find a sponsor!!

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#10

I wasn’t affected by it. The group is so wonderful. It was between two people and the topic basket was all relevant to the situation. My issue was me, I take on the emotions/energy of others, didn’t really know how to regulate so early in my sobriety, felt rude leaving. It was the perfect excuse for the addiction logic to convince me not to go back, I relapsed shortly after. Just trying to gain trust in myself before going back in, I am going to collect a chip in 9 days in person for my 1st year.

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#11

Ask a woman you connect with in your home group. It's important to get a sponsor early.

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#12

Sponsor and the support of the fellowship!! Just for today.

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#13

GO to a LOCAL MEETING WHERE YOU LIVE. FIND A WOMAN'S MEETING AND LOOK FOR A WOMAN YOU CAN TRUST. ZOOM MEETINGS DON'T REPLACE IN PERSON INTERACTIONS...

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#14

Proud of you!

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#15

In my experience, once I went through the steps it was then time to guide a sponsee of mine through the steps. Step 12- having had a spiritual awakening as THE result of these steps, we practiced these principles in all our affairs, and continued to carry the message to still sick and suffering alcoholics.

I have been blessed with the ability to take 4 men through the steps, and I learn something about myself each time. I think that's what our founders had in mind when they wrote them. We're never going to be perfect at it. I'd suggest that, but if you have fears or resentments then go back and write another 4th step.

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#16

I’m not ready to be a sponsor, but I’m to be here as a friend.

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#17

Great advice thank you so much. I am slowly letting go of resentment, however in the event a single phrase or even the audacity of some of the people I’m working hard to forgive & heal internally I become avoidant, or I gain a short tolerance. I know I’ll never receive the words that will help build trust, but hoping to gain acceptance and tolerance.

#18

I’m not sure I have the confidence to help someone through the steps, for now just attraction and moral support/ encouragement. My goals have very much shifted towards abiding step 12 and paying my sober tab to the highest possible order.

#19

Thank you so much! :purple_heart:

#20

Thank you, I’m proud of you too!

#21

Sometimes we have to leave unhealthy relationships behind. I had to lose friends and family because it was unhealthy for my sobriety.

This is also a point in time where I'd say the long-form of the serenity prayer. :pray:t2: