The Gift of Sponsorship by Nicole M.
December 14, 2015
I remember the day I got out of detox like it was yesterday. My boyfriend and mother dropped a bombshell that I was not allowed
I remember the day I got out of detox like it was yesterday. My boyfriend and mother dropped a bombshell that I was not allowed
I have changed many things in my life, including myself, since I began my 12-Step journey in 1987, but one thing has never changed. What
It was probably about 18 months into sobriety. It was a beautiful day. I was writing in my notebook outside the coffee shop; a light
Having the opportunity to sponsor women in this program is pretty cool. Knowing that another person trusts me enough to guide them through the Steps,
In my early twenties I tried to go a whole week without a drink, and that taught me a lesson. Never Do That Again. And
Addiction – such a bad word, connoting images of paper bags, dirty men under the bridge and bottles of cheap wine. In reality, however, it
Relationships for me were always a difficult thing. Major lack of trust because of past unpleasant experiences, and my own infidelities, drunken and drugged-induced affairs,
My sponsor once told me that fear, like any other gift, is essential and if used properly can be the spiritual connection to guide me
My sobriety date is October 17, 1984, which means that in just about 4 weeks from now, I will have 31 years of continuous sobriety.
It’s Monday, and I always have an opportunity to work my program, with black belt efficiency or not, on a Monday. I’ve said in the
Over the past year I have felt very tired, physically and mentally. This time last year I threw my back out and the rest of
Addiction is one of those human conditions that has no boundaries. On this show we have 2 guests who both overcame drug addiction and substance
What if the concept of the American Dream is flawed because it encourages us to achieve success but does not teach us how to overcome
Our story today is one that is closer to home than you think. This is a story of a young woman’s journey into the depths
I thought to stay homebut it’s only an hour,So I go for a doseOf the magical power. I take a seatAgainst the wall,Next to BubbaWith
For me, all my character defects fall in the area of EGO. I strive daily to stay out of that neighborhood, but of course I
During the years I’ve been in recovery, my attitudes, beliefs, priorities and desires have been altered, and that miracle comes directly from working my spiritual
So I’m trying to take suggestions from my sponsor, so he tells me to be kind and in a store pay for the person’s stuff
So I kept coming in and out of the program relapsing, trying to decide what I needed to work on to stay sober. What was
I often refer to the voices and the in-decisions in my head as my Committee holding a meeting, or I refer to them all flying
I am writing this letter to tell you that I want nothing to do with you. You have caused my family and me a tremendous
Looking back on my relationship with my first sponsor, there is one thing he said to me that resonates loudest: “Nothing is more difficult for
When I went to my first NA meeting, I immediately felt comfortable. That same meeting became my home group when I had 30 days clean,
My first sponsor and I quickly formed a friendship in recovery. Not only did he walk me through the Steps, but he also listened to
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