So, I’ve been doing some research and I’ve attended my first SAA meeting last week. I just learned about the “circles”? What are those? How do you define what’s in them? There’s three correct? Does journaling actually help? I’m a bit apprehensive about journaling bc the last time I tried it I got sort of scared of what I wrote down (I also cringed at myself bc it was some real incel type shit ngl) I also have an addictive personality along with other mental health issues not like schizophrenia or anything but still. I guess this post is more for me than anything else. Oh! How do y’all approach sponsors? Like just ask them? Also how’s the judgement culture like? Will I encounter people who are gonna shame me for my acting out behavior? I saw some dude get clowned on for a post he made on here? 5 mins guy? (Btw can I reference other posts? Don’t mean to be rude but I can’t recall the username) I’m sorry I’m all over the place but I just need answers tbh. I’m also concerned with the power dynamic, like that a sponsor may have power over you and abuse it (like make me relapse with them or something, I just don’t want to be taken advantage of, you know?) any answers are welcome. I wish y’all well on your recovery journeys. P.S. how do y’all add flairs?