12th Step

[Treasure2Find]

Some day I hope that Alcoholics Anonymous will help the public to a better realization of the gravity of the alcoholic problem, but I shall be of little use if my attitude is one of bitterness or hostility. Drinkers will not stand for it.

After all, my problems were of my own making. Bottles were only a symbol. Besides, I have stopped fighting anybody or anything. I have to!

One thing I did lose over the years was what chapter 7 tells me. It tells me that practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail. Notice it doesnt say newcomer is says another alcoholic. I dont see me doing that very well. Something I need to work on and in truth its in my best interest to do so.

All Good Things,

[mike_mass]

I've been delinquent in this area many times also. A combination of factors come into play. First, I had three small childeren and a wife early in sobriety. I had to go back to school, get a degree, climb the ladder at work in order to provide the family a decent life. Between family, work, and school I managed to still go to meetings but really did not do much in terms of sponsoring. What I did do was volunteer for jobs (coffee maker, bookie, treasurer). I also coordinated a few recovery retreats and did other administrative tasks that supported group activities.

I also have to take into account my own personality in terms of where I can be of best use in service. I'm introverted and also prone to social anxiety. This makes me a little shy until I get to know someone. It also makes me appear aloof. Sponsorship might best be left to those who are gifted in personal, one-on-one communication.