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Default Feb 23, 2021 at 01:02 PM
 
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Originally Posted by childofchaos831 View Post
I have 4 days clean right now. Wanting to get a sponsor but don't know about the mental illness stuff and who to ask.
Congratulations on your clean time. I don't know what program you attend, but in AA people usually give phone numbers to newcomers at their first meeting - use those numbers. If that didn't happen, try not to feel shy about asking folks for their numbers (I know...easier said than done!). Other than that, I'd simply suggest hitting the same meetings for awhile, listening for people whose messages you can relate too. Sometimes picking a sponsor to soon can be a mistake.

As far as mental illness goes, you can share as much, or as little, as you feel comfortable with at first. Most alcoholics & addicts have done enough crazy shite in their using days that the chances of shocking them are pretty slim!

Good luck with your progress. Keep us posted, childofchaos.
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