Sponsorship has been a huge blessing in my life. My sponsorship started with Jason, who was great and helped me feel more what recovery from addiction was like. As I think back, I realize he had intentions to help me more, but I was too prideful and didn’t keep my commitments. I am grateful to […]
Archives for August 2015
Writing About Feelings Helps in Recovery
I went to SA meeting this morning, got up at 6:00 so I could bike there with Rory. Round trip the ride is a little over 20 miles depending on which way we go. It’s fun to bike and I’m glad I went, but to be completely honest, I’m really tired and feeling vulnerable. I […]
What I’m Learning as a Sponsor
I’m learning a lot as a sponsor. As of today, I’ve sponsored Grant, Tyler, a guy I didn’t really even work with much, Spencer, and Sean. I’ve learned different things from each of these experiences. The first thing I’ve learned is that it’s not my job to “fix” them or recover for them. When I […]
Dealing with Day to Day Stresses of Life
Today is a new day. Today I’m willing to submit my will to God and trust that He will help me as I listen to and act on His promptings. Today I feel good about where I am in my recovery. I recently added a new sponsee. His name is Sean and I’ve been very […]
The Power of Grace and its Connection to the Atonement
Grace… What is grace? Do Mormons believe in grace? Is grace a word that gets overlooked in Mormon culture because we hear other Christians talk about grace and feel it’s just a way for them to say they’re saved without doing anything? What do I believe about grace? How can I use grace in my […]
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