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Bob23 · 09-29-2009, 10:18 AM

I'm getting some heat from some of the oldtimers in my home group because I'm sponsoring a young man who identifies himself as a drug addict when he shares in meetings. He himself also receives snide comments from time to time. I've suggested to him that identifying as an alcoholic and a drug addict might be a solution, if it bothers him.

Now, believe me, I've meditated on the 'singleness of purpose' and had a couple long talks with my own sponsor about this. This young man approached me after hearing me share, saying he heard 'something' that made him believe I could help him.

Part of me just wants to lash out at the bleeding deacons for their rudeness towards him, while part of me understands where they're coming from.

Your comments and ideas, end even opinions, will be greatly appreciated.

09-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bob23 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 67	Sponsoring a drug addict. I'm getting some heat from some of the oldtimers in my home group because I'm sponsoring a young man who identifies himself as a drug addict when he shares in meetings. He himself also receives snide comments from time to time. I've suggested to him that identifying as an alcoholic and a drug addict might be a solution, if it bothers him. Now, believe me, I've meditated on the 'singleness of purpose' and had a couple long talks with my own sponsor about this. This young man approached me after hearing me share, saying he heard 'something' that made him believe I could help him. Part of me just wants to lash out at the bleeding deacons for their rudeness towards him, while part of me understands where they're coming from. Your comments and ideas, end even opinions, will be greatly appreciated.