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c0n0r0 · 10-19-2007, 06:48 PM

Why do we ask newcomers to wait one year before sponsoring people? Why is one year a magical turning point?

Ebby wasn't sober a year when he approached Bill.
Bill wasn't sober a year when he carried the message to Dr Bob.
Dr. Bob started carrying the message with about a month of sobriety.

We say you can't keep what you have without giving it away. But then some say well you have to wait to give it away.

If it can't be reconciled by the literature of AA it shouldn't be professed to be part of the program.

10-19-2007, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
c0n0r0 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15	Potential Sponsors Why do we ask newcomers to wait one year before sponsoring people? Why is one year a magical turning point? Ebby wasn't sober a year when he approached Bill. Bill wasn't sober a year when he carried the message to Dr Bob. Dr. Bob started carrying the message with about a month of sobriety. We say you can't keep what you have without giving it away. But then some say well you have to wait to give it away. If it can't be reconciled by the literature of AA it shouldn't be professed to be part of the program.