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August 14, 2009

As happens too often, someone that asked me to sponsor them has gone away. Don (as mentioned in this post about sponsorship) decided he needed to try to do find his own way to sobriety. My own sponsor said it best “why do you need to find something else, this works well for a lot [...]

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Three Answers

August 9, 2009

My sponser told me this little gem the other day.
You know what the three answers to your prayers can be?
Yes.
Yes but not now.
No because there is something better in store for you.
I am liking my new sponsor!
Stay sober, have fun and enjoy this day.

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Crossing the Line

July 25, 2009

I have been talking a lot lately with others about crossing over into the world of alcoholism. For me doing so involved adding alcohol to my body. I am certain I am a natural born alcoholic. My body was never able to process booze like a normal person. Other people may not be born that [...]

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Bill Wilson Quits Proselytizing

July 14, 2009

When Bill Wilson had his spiritual experience some immediate and profound changes took place. His obsession to drink was removed and he become open to seeking spiritual help. He soon was following the plan of the Oxford Groups that his friend Ebby Thatcher expounded. Bill then took to working with other alcoholics, trying to help [...]

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Sponsee Sponsor

July 8, 2009

I make the conscious choice to be free, and to hold my freedom as a priority, not to be compromised.
Passing it on. Three related bits of my sober life.
1. I asked someone to sponsor me last night. Thank goodness. I woke up today feeling much freer than I have in a long time. I’m going [...]

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Don’t Worry

June 24, 2009

There is a fairly lovable gal (lets call her Nancy) in my home group that is pretty nutty. Everyone thinks she is a hoot because she says a lot of really funny things. There are also occasional bits of insight. So the other day, Nancy is going off and she says
I never heard someone say [...]

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Being Responsible

June 14, 2009

I have a new sponsee as of yesterday. I find this to be a momentous occasion, as it marks me as being back to where I need to be. I have been going to a few meetings a week again. It was a struggle to get back to that point! Now I am familiar with [...]

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And for that: I am NOT responsible

June 13, 2009

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Anyone who is involved in getting sober in AA, and by getting sober I mean is working the steps with a sponsor and is involved in service, is familiar with our Responsibility Declaration. “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to [...]

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