Sponsor Gets Called Out.
So, I’m at the meeting last night and the usual regulars are in attendance. However, there was an old-timer I didn’t know well with some 30 years of sobriety. He no longer lives in the area but was in town on business.
Maybe halfway through the meeting one of the regulars shared he wanted to get something off his chest.
Apparently the old-timer at one time had been his sponsor. The regular went on to say he was hurt when his ex-sponsor wouldn't return his phone calls. He said he told the man a few years back that he was coming out of the closet. That he was gay.
At which point the regular claims his former sponsor dropped him like a hot potato. He went on to say he felt very hurt at the time but now was angry. Then he stood up and left the room.
Fortunately, someone jumped in to share and broke the awkward silence. I like the member who was upset but he was out of line. This should have been conducted in private after the meeting.
Just another Saturday night in AA but with a bit of drama.