Posted by AuntieMel on August 24, 2005, at 10:35:43
In reply to A resounding thud., posted by ClearSkies on August 23, 2005, at 12:51:07
Ok, so AA isn't for you. It does work for a lot of people, but if it doesn't work for you then it doesn't. You gave it one heck of a try, though. You should feel good about that!
Sponsor? I think that's one of the best things about AA - having someone to call when you're wanting to drink, or just need to talk. But you do have your babble friends - and some of our phone numbers - and we're really on your side. So if you are wanting to try sponsorship you could call any one of us.
The trick is remembering to do it *before* you drink.
One thing AA sponsors do is make you call every day, even if it's just to say "I'm doing good today." The point is to get you in the habit so when the urge *does* hit you won't be shy about picking up the phone. One guy I know that is a sponsor gets his people to call him every day *plus* call at least one other person working on sobriety. It doesn't have to be the same person, and it could be only 'tag, you're it' and hang up. The idea is to build a network so if the sponsor isn't available.....
Plenty of babble friends to choose from, you know.
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