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Jfanagle · 10-08-2008, 08:49 AM

digderidoo;

I too will discuss some issues that one of my sponsees may have if I am unsure about my own opinion. Remember that as a sponsor we are still just one person with one viewpoint, ours. If you have placed your faith in us, then even though it is a leap of faith, remember, we have placed our faith in our sponsor. If we have had this sponsor for any length of time, then we usually have good reasons to trust their judgement and the fact that they will treat any questions with respect for privacy.

In my case my sponsor is a member with 36 years of sobriety and that means 36 years of experience that I am passing on to you along with my 9 years as well. It isn't a perfect system, but it has been my experience that it works quite well. If you don't feel comfortable with this process perhaps you should sit down with your sponsor and discuss it. This whole process is a learning experience and one that is fluid and should always be one we are all participating in.

I hope this view is helpful. It is as always, only my opinion.

Good luck,

Jon

10-08-2008, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jfanagle Another Day in Paradise Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 702	digderidoo; I too will discuss some issues that one of my sponsees may have if I am unsure about my own opinion. Remember that as a sponsor we are still just one person with one viewpoint, ours. If you have placed your faith in us, then even though it is a leap of faith, remember, we have placed our faith in our sponsor. If we have had this sponsor for any length of time, then we usually have good reasons to trust their judgement and the fact that they will treat any questions with respect for privacy. In my case my sponsor is a member with 36 years of sobriety and that means 36 years of experience that I am passing on to you along with my 9 years as well. It isn't a perfect system, but it has been my experience that it works quite well. If you don't feel comfortable with this process perhaps you should sit down with your sponsor and discuss it. This whole process is a learning experience and one that is fluid and should always be one we are all participating in. I hope this view is helpful. It is as always, only my opinion. Good luck, Jon __________________ Indecision may or may not be my problem!