Posted by mark on October 11, 2000, at 12:44:33
In reply to mark? Are you there?, posted by Lisa Simpson on October 3, 2000, at 11:57:28
Hi all,
I'm finally back. I had to give my laptop back to my company after they let me go. So I had to scrape up the money for a new one and finally got back on line.
Things are going well. Still no job, but that's ok. I needed the break to get my head together. I had a relapse and finally decided to go to AA. What a surprise. It was nothing like back in Ohio (I live in Florida now). The people were warm and friendly and I immediately felt at home.
I've been going to meetings pretty much everyday and love it. I've been going about 2 weeks now and the first night I think I got 5 phone numbers from people who would be willing to talk if I wanted to. I was amazed that people would have so much care for a virtual stranger.
I was told to get a sponsor - someone to be my one
on one guide - the first night. I felt really weird about that because I was hesitant to ask someone and I figured if I did that it would pretty much mean that there was no turning back. I sat next to a guy at a small meeting a few nights ago and when he spoke I just really felt a vibe from him. After the meeting I asked for his phone number because he seemed like he might be a good person to talk to. After the meeting we got to talking and he asked me if I had a sponsor. I said no and he said, "Well, you do now." The fact that a total stranger would take another total stranger's life into their care just blew me away. I call him every day and go to meetings with him. It's so cool. I walk into a meeting feeling so special and want to say, "Look at me. Someone cares about me."I hope everyone is ok and I really appreciate your concern during my brief absence. I really want to hear from you soon.
Peace and hugs to all,
mark
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