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Old Codger

(4,205 posts)
5. I am guessing
Sat Mar 3, 2012, 07:30 PM
Mar 2012

That you don't have a sponsor, you gotten some coaching? from a veteran? but no sponsor, will that veteran be your sponsor? if not find one and use him/her all the time.
An AA meeting is defined as "any time two or more alcoholics get together and talk about alcoholism" does not have to take place in any special place just has to take place.... so get a list of people you can talk to, anyone and everyone associated with AA in any way, or anyone who will talk to you when you need them and call them as needed.

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You've gone 10 days, you can go all the way. And it just gets easier. Good luck applegrove Mar 2012 #1
Best wishes to you. Joe Shlabotnik Mar 2012 #2
(( Vanje )) LiberalAndProud Mar 2012 #3
good luck my Idaho friend oldhippydude Mar 2012 #4
I am guessing Old Codger Mar 2012 #5
Yes, Codger Vanje Mar 2012 #6
Hmmmm Old Codger Mar 2012 #7
My thoughts NMDemDist2 Mar 2012 #9
So true tavalon Mar 2012 #14
Maybe call the local A.A. number.... progree Mar 2012 #10
I feel for you Broderick Mar 2012 #8
((Vanje)) irisblue Mar 2012 #11
Thanks for the support, all Vanje Mar 2012 #12
That's one thing I've heard a lot in AA, Rhiannon12866 Mar 2012 #13
Fuck! We need help! Tripod Mar 2012 #17
I trust you will find the support you need. Tripod Mar 2012 #15
I would suggest you find a tough sponser with long term sobriety and listen to him. We demosincebirth Mar 2012 #16
You're making jokes about a ham? JayhawkSD May 2012 #18
I have to respectfully disagree. blueamy66 May 2012 #19
One of my favorite parts of AA is that we laugh at our mistakes cally May 2012 #20
Went to a meeting tonight. My first. Vanje May 2012 #21
Things are looking up. Hope all is well with everyone here. Vanje May 2012 #22
Great! wildeyed May 2012 #23
(((vanje))) irisblue Jun 2012 #24
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