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Hi guys and gals. I am new here, and I am seeking some guidance/help with some issues I am having with my SO in her recovery program. Obviously I do not want to air dirty laundry in a public place, so via PM's, and or phone would be best. I believe I have enough reasons to be worried, but would like unbiased conformations. I would greatly apprectiate any feedback from anyone. Also, if you are in the California area, I will not speak of any names at all, I respect the anonymous aspect of the program, and will not violate that.
Yes, I did go to 1 meeting with a very open mind, and spoke with one of the meeting organizers afterwards, and told him exactly what was on my mind. He looked at me with a perplexed look, and asked if I was serious. I said yes, of course I was. He then told me, he didn't know what to think, and apologized. So I am feeling very "odd" about the situation, and it is making my head spin.
WWelcome to MIP and maybe you could share the situation here without naming anyone and bounce it off of us and let us get to know you better. I hope you keep coming back and are able to keep trying face to face meetings. Sending you love and support!
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
If something has to do with her sponsor, I'm afraid (like the rest of recovery) it is up to her to deal with the problem. Part of the program is practicing the tools when things get rough. So even if what's going on is outrageous or unbelievable or whatever, the only healthy thing we can do is to keep to our side of the street. Part of our syndrome is trying to take on someone else's problems. So situations like this are a chance for us to practice our new, healthier behavior. Remember the only person you're responsible for is yourself, and the only person you have any control over is yourself. And if the sponsor is behaving unethically -- that's still nothing we can or should interfere in. What if our partner is having an affair with her sponsor? (I'm just making up ideas here of things that could be spectacularly a bad idea.) Just like drinking, she needs to find her own way back to health. That doesn't mean that we have to put up with unhealthy behavior in our house. We can set boundaries as to what we will do to protect ourselves if unhealthy things are happening. But that's the extent of our power and our obligation.
Do you have your own meetings and your own sponsor? That would be a helpful source of support if things are getting complicated. I hope you'll find a meeting for yourself.