Alcoholism Support Group

Alice-you're not beyond help sweetie, I'm sorry that you're hurting. Sounds like you're feeling hopeless and that's a terrible place to be.

Even if you just get a couple of phone numbers, that would be good to have someone to contact when your sponsor isn't available and your sponsor can't be available 24/7 because that would not be healthy for YOU.

Your sponsor doesn't keep you sober so if you think of drinking when you're sponsor isn't around, that definitely sounds like an excuse to drink. You can make it through this! Hang on tight, you're so worth it!

wow-some really great advice here. Alice, I felt this way about my therapist when I was in my early 20's. I was going through a very hard time, and he was my lifeline. His wife died, and sadly had to end therapy. I know the feeling of putting out there-transference. It really is healthy part of growth, you are like a baby and she is your teacher! Sit tight-I don't think this is codependent, just getting you ready to spread your wings and fly. Now don't relapse in this process-call people like others have suggested.

Find a network of people to rely on. A buddie list or friend list, you can have one here or in AA just about exchanging phone numbers and just agree to check in with each other. You can do it! No need to look back my friend, your future awaits...phone a friend, they will be there for you too if you give them a chance to be. Happy soberity---sunny

Alice, I really understand what it feels like when someone we have placed trust in, goes away.

Where are you in your step work? This is a crucial question because we learn to place our trust in a power greater than ourselves.

If I am going to be unavailable to my sponsees, I generally tell them to call my sponsor if they need to, and my sponsor tells her sponsees the same thing.

Please feel free to pm me if I can help!

Lyn