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In reply to the discussion: finding a sponsor [View all]

libodem

(19,288 posts)
7. That is so darn nice of you
Wed May 1, 2013, 04:53 PM
May 2013

I'm an adult child of alcoholics, it helps to have personal experience. My folks sobered up in AA and were sober 30 years together. They both did Alanon, too.

Yesterday I called a realtor in my old hometown. I have to sell the family home. My two youngest brothers set up camp in there and wouldn't leave. I had to serve them with an eviction notice to get them to budge. Anyway, I'm a little ashamed of the situation and waited 'til almost the end to give my family name.
They guy says Oh, I know the family. I thought Oh, god. He goes on how he is twenty years sober and that my dad had been his sponsor. Must be kismit, I meet him tomorrow at one to start this ball rolling.

It works.

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finding a sponsor [View all] irisblue Apr 2013 OP
Find somebody you respect libodem Apr 2013 #1
DITTO n/t Old Codger Apr 2013 #2
libodem, you're wisdom here is welcomed. I'm learning from you, and I'm here to learn. mountain grammy May 2013 #6
That is so darn nice of you libodem May 2013 #7
Your experience shows. I've known many who wouldn't be alive without AA. mountain grammy May 2013 #8
my mom and dad libodem May 2013 #9
As a teenager, a good friend's mom was in AA. mountain grammy May 2013 #10
some woman who carrys a big book into the meeting and when called on NMDemDist2 Apr 2013 #3
great angelabice May 2013 #12
Step meeting charin Apr 2013 #4
welcome to DU & A&R!! NMDemDist2 Apr 2013 #5
welcome to DU and our "room" . irisblue May 2013 #14
i am available angelabice May 2013 #11
PM me we can talk abit irisblue May 2013 #13
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