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Originally Posted by Bob23  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. |
Are you suggesting he introduces himself as an alcoholic if he isn't?..
Would it not be better to help the guy find the right fellowship...i guess that would be NA.
Where he will get the indentification...which i think is vital.
As vital as it was when bill realized he needed another alcoholic to keep him from that cocktail bar.....
and the impact that had with Dr bob.
the problem here where i live is AA is full of problem drinkers and addicts.
i dont identify with problem drinking or drugs..
to answer your question no i dont think i could sponsor a addict...
how would i get round step one?....and how could i get that vital indentification?
i have been asked before by addicts.....i have called some of my friends that have past heroin addictions and are active members of na.
introduce them...........that is all i can do.
I'm not judging people for the path they took or looking down my nose at anyone........i just have deep concerns for what AA is becoming...here anyway.
Ive seen some real alcoholics being rude and judgemental concerning the addicts in aa...AND JUST TO BE CLEAR I DONT AGREE WITH THAT EITHER.