Don't Get Hung Up on Phone Calls

An AA member chided himself in my home group today because he didn't think he was calling his sponsor or others often enough. I raised my hand to respond.

I said I don't talk to Danny, my sponsor, very often. I keep him up to date on my life events and whether they have any influence on my desire to stay drink free. I think it's fine not to call often, as long as that's working for me. And it is: more than six years sober! And, I added, I attend two or three meetings a week. Some people may feel like they need seven or eight a week. What works for me might not work for you.

Another example is this blog. Writing these messages to share and writing the book that Covenant Press chose to publish last year help me stay away from drinks better than phone calls and better than attending lots of meetings. But that's just me. What keeps you sober? There are no wrong answers.