Hi I'm new here. I am working on the 12 step book questions but I am having problems finding a sponsor. I had one person that insisted on doing it with me but I have asked her to meet 3 times and she has not responded so I am moving on from there. In the group I am in I say very little and I have been going for about 2 months now. I am wondering how do you go about finding the right person for you. I want someone consistent and really wants to do it not just say they want to.
Just need some advice. I have read some information on the web but am just needing clarity on what I need to do to find someone who is right for me.
thank you for any advice.
piper
hotrod said
Jan 13, 2017
Hi Piper Welcome Finding a sponsor is sometimes difficult. I listened at meetings to hear members who had embraced the principles of the program and who implemented them in their daily lives. I did observe that many could "talk the talk " but did not walk the walk I Identified someone who was consistent in her shares and had time in the program. I asked and we connected. Give that a try.
We have a Step Work Board here that members use to develop their understanding of the Steps Here is the linK: http://stepwork.activeboard.com/
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Iamhere said
Jan 13, 2017
I too send warm welcomes to you Piper - glad that you found us here at MIP and glad that you joined us and shared. My experience is similar to Betty's - I watched at meetings and then approached someone that I thought could help me grow/learn/heal. My best suggestion is 'take it easy' - when it's meant to be, it will happen. I have been one who wants what I want when I want it - which caused me anxiety and self-will trying to force solutions. I learned in this program that wasn't always in my best interest for genuine healing and growth...
Hi I'm new here. I am working on the 12 step book questions but I am having problems finding a sponsor. I had one person that insisted on doing it with me but I have asked her to meet 3 times and she has not responded so I am moving on from there. In the group I am in I say very little and I have been going for about 2 months now. I am wondering how do you go about finding the right person for you. I want someone consistent and really wants to do it not just say they want to.
Just need some advice. I have read some information on the web but am just needing clarity on what I need to do to find someone who is right for me.
thank you for any advice.
piper
Hi Piper Welcome Finding a sponsor is sometimes difficult. I listened at meetings to hear members who had embraced the principles of the program and who implemented them in their daily lives. I did observe that many could "talk the talk " but did not walk the walk I Identified someone who was consistent in her shares and had time in the program. I asked and we connected. Give that a try.
We have a Step Work Board here that members use to develop their understanding of the Steps Here is the linK: http://stepwork.activeboard.com/
Keep coming back
(((Hugs))) - keep coming back!