Sponsor - Al-Anon Family Group

Venera · Senior Member

Sponsor

neshema2 · ~*Service Worker*~

I got a sponsor...ON line...Many times in my going on 12 years of recovery....I just checked out the posts...ascertained whom I could relate to and asked...Now I got turned down, some, but didn't take it personally b/c sometimes people just can't for some reason, I knew they were "ok" with me, but just coldn't do it...However ea. sponsor I have ever had was on-line, then we exchanged phone #s and it worked great....I never found anyone in F2F meets that I wanted.....so SURE...online is fine...

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

Hi Venera

If you are attending on line meetings here, simply listen to the shares of the members and if you feel as you can relate to a member you can ask them.

Do not be disappointed if they refuse as they my have other obligations . Just keep on listening and asking.

You are not alone and there is hope

Venera · Senior Member

Thank you for the replies! Being able to relate to the person is enough to ask? Do I need to see if the person has been long enough in the program, if he/she completed 12 steps? I am so new to this and I know I wouldnt be able to be a sponsor for anyone, but how would I know that the person is ready to be a sponsor for me?:)))))

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

Hello again

Good Questions After you find the person that you feel you can connect with , it is acceptable to approach her and explain that you are looking for a sponsor and ask:

if she has a sponsor and has worked the Steps?

If she feels as if she is able to be a sponsor

Can she bring you through the Steps?

Being a sponsor is a sacred spiritual task and is not taken lightly Trust the process

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