I have a sponsor. Now the hard work begins.

[Critters2]

Wish me luck!!

[NMDemDist2]

1. Congratulations!!!!

it is hard work some days, but the results are worth it like you can't imagine right now.

glad you checked in and glad you're doing well. keep us posted eh?

:pals:

[Critters2]

2. Thanks. My sponsor wants me to write about what step 1 means to me.

What it means to say "I'm powerless over my emotions" (I'm in Emotions Anonymous). I need to give this some thought. I know how I feel, but now I need to express it, which is probably a good task for me. Makes me really think about my powerlessness.

I'm just glad I have someone as a guide and support.

Thanks for your support, too, AZDem!

[Name removed]

3. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[varkam]

5. Explanation on the deleted sub-thread.

I wanted to post this here just to let everyone know that no rules were broken or anything like that - I was just being clumsy and instead of replying to the sub-thread, I deleted it. I apologize for my ham-handedness, and I'm looking into seeing if it can be restored.

In any event, congrats on getting a sponsor! What I wanted to say (instead of deleting the ST) was that I don't see why you wouldn't be able to focus on both powerlessness and unmanageability in working the first step.

:hi: and :hide:

[NMDemDist2]

6. ROFL

:rofl:

dang, and here I thought I was being all helpful and spiritual and chit

:rofl:


:pals: vark

[varkam]

7. LOL!

What can I say - my moderator mojo isn't working tonight.

[NMDemDist2]

8. been there done that buddy!

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

9. GEEBUS - you had me scared for a moment

:hi:

[NMDemDist2]

11. he was powerless over Moderating and his deletions became unmanageable

:evilgrin:

[varkam]

12. Yeah, I think I'm coming close to hitting bottom as a mod...

when I get so drunk on my own power that I start deleting things in the A/R forum :rofl:

[SPKrazy]

18. ROFL

that's pretty sad :P

:rofl:

it's okay, man, we lurve ya anyway :pals:

[Critters2]

13. Thanks!! I came on here and was trying to remember

my part of that sub-thread, to figure out what I had done wrong.

Maybe you should turn your moderating over to your Higher Power!! :)

[Kajsa]

4. Congratulations,Critters!

That's a big step in the right direction.

A sponsor will guide you through the steps and
help clear the fog.

Welcome to our little group, and please
keep us posted.

:pals: :hug:

[Critters2]

14. Thanks, Kajsa! I will! nt

[KitchenWitch]

10. I am so glad you found someone to guide you!

:hug:

:pals:

[Critters2]

15. Me, too. Thanks, KW.

:hug:

[Critters2]

16. Just sent my 1st step essay-thingy to my sponsor.

It seemed really rambly and chaotic. I tried to write about both my powerlessness and the unmanageability of my life. I hope he can make sense of it!!

Thanks, again, everyone for your support!!

Critters
POME

[SPKrazy]

19. Just don't take that first

drink, pill, or whatever, and you will be okay today!

The important thing is that you took ACTION!!!!!!

[Critters2]

20. I'm in Emotions Anonymous

to deal with problems with depression, loneliness, etc. I don't drink or do drugs--I go to bed and sleep for days on end when it gets bad. Or lose my temper at inappropriate moments. Or begin inappropriate relationships. And believe me, these things can screw up a life, too!!

Thanks, SPK!

Critters
powerless over my emotions!

[Justpat]

22. Don't worry about how perfect it is.

Just do the best you can now.

Good for you for getting a sponsor. Mine certainly is vital to my sobriety and I have had the same
one for 27 years! I couldn't do it without her.


I have never heard of writing a first step thing, but when I had to do my fourth step, in my usual
alcoholic grandiosity I worried that it wouldn't be a literary masterpiece. But I did what my
sponsor told me to do and just did it.

Several years later I came upon that thing and laughed so hard I cried. It was hysterical, but an
honest effort for the time.

I got sober in spite of myself, I think.


:hi:

[NMDemDist2]

23. OMG

the first 4th step

I think I burned mine


I hope I burned mine

:scared:


edit to add :rofl:

[Justpat]

24. I tossed that copy away after having a good laugh over it.

God, it was so funny.

[Critters2]

25. EA has a pamphlet entitled "Step by Step" that actually

has questions to answer while writing out a first step thing. My sponsor sent me a pdf document of it last night. It has questions to answer, about when your emotions became a problem, what ways they've been problematic, stuff about relationships, etc. It's very helpful, and way more thought-provoking than I expected step 1 to be.

I'm becoming really impressed with my sponsor, and more and more hopeful about my recovery.

[SPKrazy]

17. Yuppers!

now the hard work begins :hi:

but you aren't alone

and that makes it easier to do ya know? :hug:

good for you!

[Critters2]

21. I'm really looking forward to having a guide through this process! nt