[Sugah]

Angelina, if you've formally worked the steps, then you have them in your daily life. Each time I "finished" a step, my sponsor would tell me that--there, you have another to use. Use it.

I don't mean to rant, but I know it's going to sound like a rant. I just don't understand some of the things I hear on these boards regarding ego-driven sponsors. It's implied that you haven't worked your steps correctly if no one's asked you to sponsor them??

I have no idea how long your sponsor has been around, or how long her sponsor has been around, but (grrr!) perhaps they skipped a step themselves. You know--the one that says "We came to believe that a power GREATER THAN OURSELVES would restore us to sanity."

Okay, rant over.

If I were in your shoes, I would tell my sponsor, "Thank you for your suggestion. I feel I took the steps to the best of my ability. I'd rather we keep our discussion on what step applies to what I'm living in my daily life." And, if she ruffles, I would say, "Thank you for your service. I'll be looking for another sponsor."

Now that's just me. I'm sorry that you're being judged in this way.

Peace & Love,
Sugah