Grateful Heart

I've been sober 19 days now and have been attending AA meetings. There is a lady in my group that I used to work with; she is a very sweet person. I'm thinking of asking her to be my sponser as she has many years of sobriety. What I'm wondering is: Would it be better to choose a sponser that I'm not as familiar with? Does it make a difference? Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Lizrox

I don't think it makes a difference at all!!

SaTiT

Actaully that how i got my sponsor.
He was a saleman that use visit my office all the time.
He was a straight shooter, never pressed me into buying
anything, or threw a bounch of sales pitch at me.
Which I thought was a bit odd..for a salesman.
I gave him bussiness becuase he was honest and fair.

well...i found out why he was like that..lol
He kept his annomimity pretty good..

I knew him anyways..so there you go.

CarolD

My first sponsee was an office acquaintance.
It was very a positive experience.

Do read the AA pamphlet
"Questions and Answers on Sponsorship"
it is usually on the free literature rack.

Forward we go...side by side

Grateful Heart

Lizrox, SaTIT and Carol...thank you all for your responses. I think I'm going to ask her friend to be my sponser.

2ala2

A sponsor should be someone you can trust.

1_day@_a_time

MAJOR CONGRATS on having the courage to take that step!!!!!!!!!!