Meth Addiction & Recovery Support Group

Oh what a heartbreak. I remember when this happened in my life. My sponsor, his partner, myself and a friend were at a Broadway play when he got a text and left us. How odd. Anyway, turns out it was an old running buddy and he just gave in. Of course we didn't know until later what happened. Now it is your turn to give back. She is going to be SO ashamed and embarrassed around you. She needs to know you still love her and care. I wrote my former sponsor a long letter at that juncture simply thanking him for all the good work and all the growth and just kept it 100% positive. I still reach out from time to time, and we both still treasure our relationship. It is still vital, it is just a different context now.

Relapse isn't failure.It's an opportunity and a lesson.Your sponser has been sober before.She knows the feeling.She just needs to go back there.Support each other and get beyond any feelings of guilt or pity.Share your good life with her and invite her to join you.Be loving.Be kind.Do your best.

It is normal for us addicts to use again, it is abnormal to be clean and sober. Just remember your sponsor is only another addict and that he/she didn't have their own burning bush.

Pray for him/her as you pray for other addicts still using.