[NewMe11109]

Hi SR - I am really happy to be the New Me -- and a grateful member of AA.

I need some advice from those of you who are a lot more experienced than I, specifically with 12th step work with active / wet alcoholics.

For the past three months I have been really ramping up my 12th step work - starting with attending AA meetings at homeless shelters, then being the speaker at a 90 day treatment program, and then being the speaker at a hospital AA meeting.

Last night, I began the next phase of my 12th step work. My sponsor and I spent last night taking one of his sponsees to two meetings and making a call to an active wet alcoholic who needs help. (e.g. now my 12th step work is changing to work one on one with alcoholics)

I will be going to meet with the active and likely drunk alcoholic next Monday, and I must admit that I am a little nervous.

As I've always tried to learn a new skill 110% (I know, you can't completely take the alcoholic thinking out of me), I am interested in hearing some good tips, tricks, advice, stickies, etc. from you about how you were most effective in helping active wet alcoholics.

My sponsor has been great and really encouraging me to do this -- and while I know that you can't help or reach everyone, I still want to do my research so I can be better.

I would appreciate your guidance. Thanks.