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I completed Step 4 with my sponsor and then by going to confession. Working step 4 takes time, must be done diligently, and as I went through it, I was overwhelmed by all my character defects that were uncovered. A thorough Step 4 is the hardest exam of conscience I every went through. But even before I went to confession, I knew God was meeting me in my wounds.
Linda
Step 3 for me is ongoing. Everyday I need to pray in the morning that I let Jesus’ Kingship be a reality in my life. Frequently, I need reminders throughout the day. Reading, pausing, listening, meetings, reach out when I’m struggling. This is probably the step where I purposely allow this new way of life to
form my day and recovery.Linda
Step 2- I had a solid faith coming into program. Step 2 more of an eye opener to me that I was not allowing God into certain areas of my life. Whether from pride, shame, fear, masks, I needed to let God be God over every part of my life.
Linda
Lots of good questions.
I think a sponsor should have completed the 12 steps. Be active in fellowship(s). Have a sponsor themselves.
The primary roll of a sponsor is to be committed to the roll, be an honest friend to the sponsee, be up front about expectations they have from their sponsee. (Days/times to meet/phone. Books they will use.)
Openness between sponsor-sponsee relationship that if circumstances change, the sponsee is free to find another sponsor.
I do think that more experienced sponsors could formulate an outline, possibly even have a quarterly training hour for those who sponsor or are interested in becoming a sponsor.
Just my thoughts.
LindaI have discovered in recovery from compulsive overeating that I experience anxiety. (What am I going to eat, I can’t eat, I want to eat)
A couple months ago I heard from a psychiatrist about utilizing Gregorian Chant as a way to overcome depression, anxiety and compulsions. (up to 24/7; with it barely audible) Whenever I’m in my kitchen, I now listen to Gregorian chant. (On YouTube) It has made a huge difference in my recovery. I have been abstinent 50 days as of today.Linda
Celeste – please email me. We are starting to set up for the CIR workbook study for compulsive Overeaters. lspicchioni@gmail.com
Blessings,
LindaGreat question Karen. And insightful replies. I am a recovering compulsive overeater. For myself, I had to be aware of situations that caused me to eat. I identified several areas that needed to be addressed. I began with one, (not eating in my car) and slowly moved on from there. The hardest situation for me, God has only revealed the solution in the last month.
Now I need to daily use the tools He has provided to persevere in overcoming this situation.I received my CIR workbook today! I would like to work with a small group of compulsive eaters on the workbook. I’m think 4-6 at the most. If someone could point me in the direction I need to go to get the ball rolling, I’d appreciate it.
