Originally Posted by
escapist 
I have had a couple of sponsers. I don't know. I am not exactly sure what their role is. Are they mentors? They aren't exactly friends. They are more like parents I guess. They aren't professional therapists. Maybe some are. I have not met one who is. There are thousands of them out there so finding a compatible one can't be impossible. Sorry you got "fired". You will get 'hired" again I'm sure.
A sponsors role is to help someone through the steps. That's it. Not parents for sure.
This AA pamphlet might answer some of those questions for you.
http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-15_Q&AonSpon.pdf