The purpose of a sponsor was to guide me through those Steps, not somebody to call when I was about to inevitably succumb to the mental obsession of alcoholism.
I am curious about this statement. If the purpose of a sponsor is to guide you thru the steps and not someone to call when you're having problems, why do people always recommend calling your sponsor before you pick up a drink? And why do sponsors usually tell you to call them often, with questions or just to 'check in' with them?
I have called my sponsor when I had the urge to drink. It was very helpful just talking it out with her and when the call was over I no longer had the urge to drink, I had 'talked it out' of me.