Beth, it has been about 15 months since you wrote that post. I am interested in knowing how you are doing, and how you have been able to move past it.

I guess in my drinking days I usually dealt with shame by hiding it or denying it. When I went through Step Four I found I had to (and actually wanted to) face it. That really helped me move…[Read more]

Heather, there is now a heading under the “meetings” tab on this site where you can request an online sponsor. I don’t know how it works, but give it a try!

There is now a heading under the “meetings” tab where you can request an online sponsor through this site. I don’t really know how it works. I just filled out the form. It’s worth a try!

Thank you Myshoe for your list of tools. What a good list! I can also add my journal to my list. I take it with me to every AA meeting, because I sometimes get good insights I don’t want to lose track of, and people often say little quips or make references to sources I want to get down. My other main tool is my computer, because it is my…[Read more]

Hey, Krystal!
There is also a heading under meetings for online sponsorship, and there is a form there that you can fill out to ask for an online sponsor. I agree strongly with Joanne that the best place to get a sponsor is your face-to-face group, but this is a second option if the first is impossible.
Welcome to the Women’s Forum! Thanks for…[Read more]