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Rowan · 05-09-2009, 10:47 AM

I've changed sponsors several times over the years as my own needs have changed. Each time, there were no hard feelings. If there were, I would have to wonder what their motives were in sponsoring me in the first place. Simply thank your sponsor for his time and effort (if you feel so inclined) and tell him that you have asked 'so-and-so' to walk with you through this part of your recovery.

I understand that it can be difficult to make decisions without worrying how it will affect the other person, but this is about YOUR recovery and YOUR needs.

Let us know how you make out.

BTW I sponsored a gal for her first couple of months and then she moved on to another sponsor - she called me first and let me know, and we are good friends today. There were no hard feelings whatsoever - I was just grateful to have had the opportunity to help another.

05-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	I've changed sponsors several times over the years as my own needs have changed. Each time, there were no hard feelings. If there were, I would have to wonder what their motives were in sponsoring me in the first place. Simply thank your sponsor for his time and effort (if you feel so inclined) and tell him that you have asked 'so-and-so' to walk with you through this part of your recovery. I understand that it can be difficult to make decisions without worrying how it will affect the other person, but this is about YOUR recovery and YOUR needs. Let us know how you make out. BTW I sponsored a gal for her first couple of months and then she moved on to another sponsor - she called me first and let me know, and we are good friends today. There were no hard feelings whatsoever - I was just grateful to have had the opportunity to help another.