I was at a meeting yesterday and the topic was having a sponsor. Firstly, I don't think telling others what to do is part of the AA charter, but I'll let it pass. I'm both not READY for a sponsor, nor do I particularly want one right now. As we went around the room I was NOT the only one who did not have an active sponsor--ad here's the general concensus: I consider the entire group to be My Sponsor. I learn from them, I listen to them, I feel for them, and I share with them--when appropriate. To ME (and it's all about ME rigtht now), it's a case of many serving one--and it works for ME.
I work the steps over and over and over in a way that's working for me. I don't need to be told that it DOESN'T work--not right now.
:)
as was said earlier in another thread... "there's no wrong way to stay sober and no right way to drink" what ever works for you...
Cookster
Cookster
It can be helpful to have a sponsor for a lot of reasons - it is good to build up a trust relationship with one person.
However, my sponsor has always told me the importance of "team Idgie" that is not to place all my recovery reliance in one person - in a sponsor - but to build up a support network to call on in times of trouble.
AA does not tell you what to do - though you may encounter individuals who do. If you read the BB it says "suggested program of recovery.." it is up to you whether you follow the suggestions of course.
as with anything take what you need and leave the rest.
However, my sponsor has always told me the importance of "team Idgie" that is not to place all my recovery reliance in one person - in a sponsor - but to build up a support network to call on in times of trouble.
AA does not tell you what to do - though you may encounter individuals who do. If you read the BB it says "suggested program of recovery.." it is up to you whether you follow the suggestions of course.
as with anything take what you need and leave the rest.
