Hello SilentScout, and pleased to "meet" you
If I may suggest that a really good temporary sponsor for the purpose of doing the steps can be found over here:
Friends and Family Step Study - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
A lot of folks take the _group_ as the "sponsor". You get the wisdom of a lot people, focused exactly on your needs, without the worries of having to trust someone you can't see.
Mike
Moderator, SR