Early Sobriety
Tonight's meeting was a discussion on early sobriety. A couple of things on mine:
I traveled halfway across the country when I was only 6 months sober. I searched the 'net for meetings in the tiny town where I'd be and printed the map to them. Though I didn't go every day, I did go 2 or 3 times that week. It was important for me to connect with AA there. That was the start of one of my favorite joys today, going to meetings wherever I travel - worldwide!
I waited 9 months before getting a sponsor, something I don't recommend. I was too afraid to ask for so long. In light of my experiences as a sponsor over the past 10 months, I must encourage newcomers to ask that person with whom they resonate! When you hear someone consistently sharing things that speak to you, when they back up what they say with their actions, TALK TO THEM! My experiences with the 2 guys I sponsor have been and are a great highlight of my sobriety. I would be missing out on some amazing boosts to my recovery were these guys not to have asked me to sponsor them. For that I am truly grateful.
I traveled halfway across the country when I was only 6 months sober. I searched the 'net for meetings in the tiny town where I'd be and printed the map to them. Though I didn't go every day, I did go 2 or 3 times that week. It was important for me to connect with AA there. That was the start of one of my favorite joys today, going to meetings wherever I travel - worldwide!
I waited 9 months before getting a sponsor, something I don't recommend. I was too afraid to ask for so long. In light of my experiences as a sponsor over the past 10 months, I must encourage newcomers to ask that person with whom they resonate! When you hear someone consistently sharing things that speak to you, when they back up what they say with their actions, TALK TO THEM! My experiences with the 2 guys I sponsor have been and are a great highlight of my sobriety. I would be missing out on some amazing boosts to my recovery were these guys not to have asked me to sponsor them. For that I am truly grateful.
