Sounds like you're a good sponsor Paper. I'm good with suggestions; heavy-handiness and demands don't work for me though (i.e. the "sit down and shut up" approach that some on this site seem to advocate). I don't need a new boss, a new father or a jailer; I need a mentor, a guide, a peer and hopefully a friend.
Anyway, there are a number of meetings and groups in my area; I'm sure I'll find one that is is good fit.
Thanks to all for your comments.