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Originally Posted by SummerBreeze I guess the question I do have is when I do get a sponsor am I to not say anything about having bipolar disorder?
I know there may be some there who do feel that way and they have a right to their opinions. |
Hi, Summerbreeze, and welcome.
It looks like you kinda answered your own question for now.
When talking to someone about sponsorship, my opinion is: just be honest.
The more honest we are with a sponsor, the easier it is for both HP's to work through us for the benefit of the other.
If you DO run into a potential sponsor who DOES have reservations, then they can more than likely turn you on to someone who they know doesn't have those same reservations.
Remember - you're not on meds to escape or cop a buzz - you're on meds to compensate for a chemical imbalance ... not copping, but coping.
This is a program of rigorous honesty.
My own home group is quite open about their acceptance of the medical needs of recovery.
The more I read these forums, the more I appreciate that acceptance.
Here is exactly where I need to be.
I'm often overwhelmed with gratitude that HP put me in the place where I am.
And congratulations - you've already done the hardest part - you showed up. And it sounds like you plan to keep showing up.
So very many don't even make it that far. Good for you!
'The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.'
One Step At A Time.
We'll all be dancing before we know it.
Hope that helps.