update on finding a sponsor

[SassyErRn]

I talked to my nurse friend about being my sponsor. Basically she said that she wouldn't feel comfortable filling out my quaterly reports when she herself is not involved much in step work. She does what is required to get through the program but she does not really work the steps like alot of people. This is exactly how I am. Don't get me wrong, I am working on my recovery for me, not because I HAVE to, but I am not looking for a big comitment from a sponsor either. I would love to have someone just to see or talk to a few times a month and who would be willing to be called my sponsor but if I can't get a hold of them it's not the end of the world. She would be a perfect fit. I understand tho that she doesn't want to lie on a form and say we worked on a step when really we just talked about how I am doing in recovery itself. She did fill out a sponsor report for me for this past quater. It was due 6 days ago so hopefully sending it in late won't lead to a punishment. She told me that if I didn't send one in they could close my case because I would be considered noncompliant. I don't know if I should attach a note for my case manager saying it's late because I have had trouble getting a hold of my sponsor and I had someone else who knows me fill it out instead. I might call her, I dunno. At any rate, I need to find someone. I don't see how I can ask someone who I don't really know. This sucks. One day at a time, right? So that is where I am at today.

[Magsulfate, BSN, RN]

One day at a time. Sometimes it's one hour at a time.. one minute at a time.. Just keep hanging inthere and do what you need to do. :) It will just keep getting better and better, I promise.

[SassyErRn]

Thanks, I needed that. Sometimes the small reminders are so huge! I talked to my group about it because I wanted to be open and honest. That also keeps me in check with getting to some new meetings and finding someone. I plan to check out 2 women's AA meetings this week. I have to push past all the nerves and go.