It is somewhat daunting when first getting a sponsor because you have to reach out to what is most often a perfect stranger and let them know that you are having a rough time and would like some guidance and help through the process. I just did it myself, I had to reach out to a woman I barely knew. But she had offered me her phone number and told me I could call her anytime and I am learning to take people at their word and not what I think they are saying. So I called her and asked. I figured the worst she could say was no. And it turned out she said yes.