hello jay.great that you felt a connection! have you spoken to many folk yet? let it be known and ask about next time you go that you want a sponsor,even if it is just a temporary one for now.a sponsor is somebody who will take you through the 12 step recovery programme of alcoholics anonymous.in my case i heard a lady that was visiting speak at a meeting i regularly attend and i identified with her story and i liked her quiete confidence.i only met her twice and asked her to sponsor me,she meant business! if a friendship comes out of a sponsor/sponsee relationship at the end then great,but at the end of the day (imo) treat it a bit like a bit like a business relationship and just crack on! i wish you well jay,again keep us posted.there will be more folk with more experience around soon i should imagine with some more advice for you!