Originally Posted by
sugarbear1 
In my experience, when my sponsor isn't available, I reach out to my network of friends whom I've spoken to since I was freshly sober and who I speak to before & after meetings. I may or may not give details of what I'm going through, but I always feel differently by the end of the conversation. My sponsor and others always help either by reminding me of the steps, a prayer, or by sharing experience, not advice. Just my experience.
So true. I have so many people in my life that I can approach for guidance. The crux of my sponsor-sponsee relationships have been spiritual growth. When framed in that fashion, most of my close friends could be considered my sponsor(s). I trust them all, and have swapped fifth steps with many.
Something about "...creating the fellowship" we crave. :-)