Day 29 of My Recovery

[Laurenrich777]

One thing that amazes me on a regular basis, is the mind and its ability to try to trick me. The addiction is really something to be in awe of but not in the way you are in awe of God or your babies....a different awe. Luckily my work (a Realtor) has been really good this year and we are not even into the year so that has helped me keep busy and deal with this on a daily basis.

I do believe that I have changed my brain chemisty from drinking wine on a daily basis. I honestly think I am a different person than I was ten years ago when I did not drink.

So I find myself dealing with the changes, trying to find a good meeting, looking for a sponsor (which I am not sure how do do) and working on this one day at a time. Funny how I never understood "one day at a time" until I quit drinking.

I think for me, the only way to really look at my daily habit was to quit. Then the demons come creeping up. The anxiety that comes out, the thoughts, the self abuse. Ahhh...quitting makes you look at some things you might not want to see.

In saying that here I am, at day 29. I really want that chip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jane05]

Some things to consider in choosing a sponsor

They have what you want.
Are they living the solution not the problem.
Do they walks the talk in all her affairs.
Do they have a sponsor themselves.
Do they emphasizes the steps and traditions of the program.
Has more time in recovery than you do.
Has worked more steps than we have.
Is available for telephone calls and personal meetings.
Do they emphasized the spiritual aspect of the program.
and lastly IS THE SAME GENDER TYPE as you.

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. I hope you'll come back and tell us all about it. (((hugs)))

[samf]

Sending a hug, Laurenrich777!!!

I found for me that taking the steps helped so much in my life! I have gone through a lot of what you described, here!!

Also, if it helps, AA has a pamphlet on sponsorship that you can get from an AA central office, or order online, or get at a meeting, perhaps, that is a real good pamphlet, in my opinion.

It would also be a great thing to ask about, at a meeting, if you haven't already...how does one select a sponsor.

Sending a hug and wishing you a joyful day!

Samf