Can sponsor be family/ friend?
Hi everyone! I am new to sobriety and new here (I hope this thread is in the right place.) I finally broke down a few weeks ago and admitted I had a drinking problem. I have been going to AA, and people have been encouraging me to get a sponsor. I am really new to this so I'm not really sure how it works. My sister in law has been sober a few years and I really admire her recovery. I feel like we have really bonded, and she is my biggest encouragement so far in my sobriety. But I wonder if it would be inappropriate for her to sponsor me? I wouldn't want either of us to be uncomfortable, but I haven't really met too many people. At least not to the point where I'd feel okay asking them. I have social anxiety too so I'm really trying not to let that hold me back. Any advice or opinions would be much appreciated. How did you pick a sponsor and how did you ask them? Thank you so much!