When you stop living in the problem?

When I stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. From that moment on, I have not had a single compulsion to drink. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.

Can an AA sponsor be a friend?

A sponsor does not have to become a person’s friend. Whether or not a person builds a bond with the sponsor is based more on personal compatibility than anything else.

What does it mean when an alcoholic has a sponsor?

Essentially, the pro- cess of sponsorship is this: An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through A.A.

What does the big book say about acceptance?

From page 417 of The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.

What is aa acceptance?

Acceptance is one of the most difficult but important things to understand in order to achieve long lasting recovery from alcoholism. This means learning to relinquish your control, realize your limitations, and face reality. This involves not just logical acceptance of what is going on, but also emotional acceptance.

Why are AA sponsors called pigeons?

Trivia: Why were some sponsees called pigeons in early AA(because pigeons carry messages). What did they call it in early AA when a person got their first Sponsee (they called it “getting your feather”) You were not considered fully in AA until you had gotten your feather.

Do I really need a sponsor in AA?

Having an AA sponsor is not required, but it is very advantageous. Sponsors are people in recovery who offer mentorship to facilitate recovery. By engaging with a sponsor, the person in recovery gains access to support and accountability, which would be hard to get elsewhere.

What is a temporary sponsor in AA?

The easiest way to avoid “commitment issues” is to ask for a temporary sponsor. This is a well-established and respected practice in 12-Step Programs. It allows you to ensure a good fit and it recognizes that your needs may change as you go through early recovery.

Why is acceptance important in recovery?

Acceptance breaks that control by giving you an honest assessment of the nature of addiction and heals the emotional and spiritual wounds which you have suffered. Your pain is very real as are the problems of your addiction.

What are the steps of acceptance?

The key steps are denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance.

Is Acceptance an answer?

Acceptance is not the answer. Acceptance is the first step in finding the answer. Acceptance means acknowledging the truth—that a problem exists.

How can AA help me?

A.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give person-to-person service or “sponsorship” to the alcoholic coming to A.A. from any source. The A.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol.

How do AA members stay away from alcohol?

Through the example and friendship of the recovered alcoholics in A.A., new members are encouraged to stay away from a drink “one day at a time,” as the A.A.s do. Instead of “swearing off forever” or worrying about whether they will be sober tomorrow, A.A.s concentrate on not drinking right now – today.

How does Alcoholics Anonymous help members stay sober?

Among the many ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps its members stay sober, two appear to be most important — spending more time with individuals who support efforts toward sobriety and increased confidence in the ability to maintain abstinence in social situations.

Do AA offices discriminate against prospective members?

“We do not discriminate against any prospective AA member, even if he or she comes to us under pressure from a court, an employer, or any other agency,” the public information officer at New York’s central office wrote in a June email.