sponsee
By Anna David
We don’t get much guidance on how to sponsor people in AA, and I'm no natural. I’ve been yelled at, fired and shamed by a sponsee’s mom. Am I really getting it that wrong? MORE
By Nick Oliver
The guy that was helping me build a sober life decided to drink after over two decades of sobriety. What step helps you get over that? MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve relapsed more times than I can count. While it hasn’t been easy, it's at least taught me that what other people think really is none of my business. MORE
I got sober but still had problems with everyone in my life. As it turns out, people were my first—and last—drug. MORE
By Nina Emkin
While most relapses occur in the early days, some people put together years before finding AA’s revolving door. What makes someone go out after finding solid sobriety? MORE
There’s no training required to become a sponsor in AA—and that means people still getting their bearings can end up working with those who may not have any themselves. What's a newcomer to do? MORE
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