Originally Posted by Gottalife

Alcoholics Anonymous has only one solution to alcoholism, a spiritual awakening as the result of working all 12 steps. Only a person who has actually done this can show you how to do it. There are plenty around who have got away with part measures, but, if you are the real deal, these folks have nothing that can help you.

I think this quote appears in the 12 and 12. " Experience shows that nothing short of intensive action on the 12 steps as a way of life will bring about the much desired result." A sponsor should have the experience to take on the job.

If a man claims to be a builder, but has never actually built anything before, would you hire him?