Originally Posted by
debs 
1. What exactly is a 'sponsor' and how do you get one?
2. I used to go to meetings and I even had some times when groups of people would gather around me at the end and offer me their phone numbers...
3. But I never truly 'got' what a sponsor was.
4. Is that something that comes along with regular attendance at meetings?
5. Do you have to ask for it?
6. I am absolutely petrified of even just showing up to a meeting- so the idea of asking for a sponsor sends a shiver up my spine.
7. How do I get ahold of a 'Big Book'?
1. Think of a sponsor as a spiritual-mentor for the program and a tour-guide for the steps.
2. Watch out for 13th steppers.
3. See #1
4. In most cases you must seek out a sponsor. I would suggest you look for one who has worked the steps and has had a spiritual awakening.
5. Again, in most cases you must make the initial inquiry
6. Don't worry about making a mistake. You can always "Fire" your sponsor and get another one.
7. Most meetings have them for-sale in the $5 to $9 range depending on the size and cover. Bigger bookstores sell them as well but charge about $5 more.