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- Sat Feb 02, 2019 4:25 pm
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Can’t find a new sponsor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3957
Re: Can’t find a new sponsor
[quote="Westiemom"I am worried people will find out and chastise me for it or try to force another bad choice on me. Westie- you are allowed to have a backbone and use it. youre allowed to stand up for yourself. my very first thought that came to mind reading this is if someone tries to do that, re...
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Take what you need and leave the rest?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7175
Re: Take what you need and leave the rest?
Thank you everyone! I’m so glad I posted here. You have given me a lot to think about!
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 4:57 am
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Can’t find a new sponsor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3957
Re: Can’t find a new sponsor
Odaat....I thanked her profusely! I told her how integral she was to my remaining sober. I’m sad she no longer wants any type of relationship with me.
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Can’t find a new sponsor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3957
Can’t find a new sponsor
I recently parted ways with my AA sponsor. This is my first time in AA and she was sort of assigned to me by a well meaning AA friend. I was brand new and grateful to have this choice made for me. After working with her for 3 months and getting some Step work done it was clear to me it wasn’t a good...
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:31 pm
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Take what you need and leave the rest?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7175
Re: Take what you need and leave the rest?
Thank you all for being so welcoming! I’m so glad I found this group!
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:20 am
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Take what you need and leave the rest?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7175
Re: Take what you need and leave the rest?
Thanks all! Some of you touched on insane thinking and selfishness. I don’t think I am insane or a horrible self centered person. I have suffered from depression and anxiety my entire 53 plus years due to many reasons. Heredity, an alcoholic father and an unloving childhood all contributed to me bei...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Take what you need and leave the rest?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7175
Take what you need and leave the rest?
I have been in AA for 4 months...my first go at AA and sobriety. I’m atheist/agnostic. I have received tremendous benefit from hearing other people’s stories about their journeys. I have met some very kind people! The true stories at the end of the BB have also been a good reminder of what alcoholis...