and what a great feeling! my homegroup (fairly new one we're just getting started) is also doing the Back to Basics. I am very excited to start this process as I haven't really started taking the steps, except Step 1-3...and have struggled with finding a sponsor.
Has anyone on the board done this 4 week intense Back to Basics, and if so, what are your thoughts?
I'm a little anxious today as I enrolled in school and start Monday, found a new part-time job to help pay rent/debt I racked up whilst drinking :(.. I haven't been in school in 16yrs...so a bit nervous, good nervous but nervous. I also have my 34th bday coming up on the 15th and I can't recall a bday that involve copious amount of booze, so I am already feeling a bit "edgy" about that but I know I can handle it...
anyways, loving this board so far and feel blessed I found it. happy 24 to everyone!
there is a bit of info on the book if you scroll down. From my understanding, it is a 4 week intense Step Work program for those people who really want to jump in and start the steps. We did a bit last night on Step1, but next week we start the work with our sponsor OR what they call a "sharing partner"
I was just curious if anyone on here had experience with this.
At my club*, the leader asks people willing to sponsor to raise their hands & suggests that newcomers see one of them after the meeting. We have all the fabulous people who come up & offer themselves, too.
I'm a re-retread (happens). I chose my first sponsor cuz she was crazy, loud & fun... like someone I'd enjoy drinking with. My new sponsor-angel came up to me at my 1st meeting offering to sponsor me. She's conservative, authoritative & absolutely wonderful. I always worry about "imposing" on someone, but she pointed out that I was a blessing to her, and an important part of HER program.
Good luck, best wishes... find something really fun to do, sober, on your birthday--and have a happy one!
*(I think it's ironic that I don't drink, but I go to the "club" every day... "Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name... and they're always glad you came..."
-- Edited by Posey on Friday 3rd of December 2010 10:41:55 AM
I thought it was weird b/c the meetings I have gone to haven't had that. The offering of sponsors...which is probably why I haven't had luck in that. And the 1 person I asked b/c I had heard and seen her at meetings, thought we would have something in common, unfortunately had to decline as she already has 2 sponsees and wasn't ready to take more on.
I'm hoping my "sharing partner" will be a sponsor, I quite like her. She has a yr sobriety and her POV seems to resonate with alot of what I am feeling. so I am hoping (asking my HP) to please present me with one. I also keep thinking, since I seem to have taken on alot with a new p.time job, school starting, getting finances in order, removing an ex from my life that was bad..basically getting my life back together...possibly my HP thinks I am not "ready" for one RIGHT NOW. so I am trying to not stress out. lol
I think it's good that you are taking the intiative to work the steps, in the end you need to do the work and study, a sponsor can only guide you through.
I have not heard of the back to basics, but it looks like a great concept from the link. I use the Little Red book as a study guide for the steps along with the BBook for those I sponsor.
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Rob
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Going back to school that's awesome I started with basic classes at 35 yrs old I graduated LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at 38yr and I am 40 now. My problem with alcohol has progressively gotten worse over the last few years and today I have decided I have had enough and I need help to get sober
so, 1st day at school, wow...overwhelming! talk about jumping right in! LOL..I'm going to be a busy girl between school, studying, working part-time, meeting with my sharing partner, doing step work, meetings AND somewhere in there...sleep. haaha..one day at a time, one step at a time. I realize I'll really need to learn time mgmt and also not put too much pressure on myself if I miss a meeting or two while I adjust to this new schedule :) feels great though, this is something I have been putting off for years, and if I were still drinking like a fish, I wouldn't be doing it so I wake up and say thx that I get to follow my dreams...
not even concerned about my bday coming up now...have found a few (non-drinking) friends to spend it with, so it'll be a great bday! thanks to all.. happy 24 from canada!
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