Step12

by the grace of God in the program of alcoholics anonymous I have not found it necessary to have a drink since November 30, 2005 and for that I am truly grateful.

Soberwolf

Don't ppl offer to sponser at actual AA mtns ?

Time2Rise

There are AA sponsors that do so online in various ways. The E-AA forum has online sponsors available.

Time2Rise

Welcome to Sober Recovery Step12. Stick around, I'm sure someone will take you up on your offer.

stevieg46

I prefer to be asked by someone and keep a low profile which keeps me grounded ,then again that's just me . I know there are AA meetings that ask If anyone is available for sponsorship hope that helps ,take care.

Stevie .

sobriety date 12 03 2006.

Anna

Your best option is to inquire at your meetings if there is someone who is looking for a sponsor.

Dee74

Hi and welcome 12 step.

Have you sponsored on line before?

(Not interested for myself, just curious )

D

Step12

Now I've never sponsored online. I'm actually trying to keep a low profile. I'm looking to try something different. I found that many people don't do what it takes to say sober ( read the literature call your sponsor go to meetings pray,) because they don't want to do with your asked to do it's pretty simple but getting sober that phone weighs 1000 pounds. I think it be easier to share experience strength and hope here. November 25, 2005 I spent in jail. On the 30th I was handcuffed in the hospital to bed court ordered back into rehab and other alcoholics finally got through to me I found it difficult to find anyone that really wants to commit. I see too many people walking in and out.

Kaily

Well done Step
I am seeking out help, just not sure as yet is going to work for me I have drunk the best part of a bottle of vodka tonight, I actually went to bed slept for a few hours then got up again at 1am searching for something ...

Soberwolf

I know time2rise and I don't mean this badly but a new member signs up & says I want to sponser straight off the bat I'm concerned by that

Soberwolf

You don't know the person & say something like that you have heard of predators online (no offence to you 12 step)

I'd like to get to know you a lil better before ppl ask for sponsorship

I'm not going to feel bad for this I don't know you your brand new here & I've seen enough to know maybe introducing yourself & let ppl get to know you first would be a good idea

Soberwolf

This 5000%

sugarbear1

You have ten years of sobriety; if you've ever sponsored someone and you are still sober, then it's working....our higher power brings people to us.....

Welcome to SR!

Step12

I agree with all

aasharon90

Each time I share, whether it has been
in meetings or here in SR, I share my own
ESH- experiences, strengths and hopes
with those struggling with addiction
and those living a recovery life.

Each time I share, imo, believe that I
am sponsoring others either listening
or reading my messages of hope that
applying a helpful recovery program
in our everyday life can and would help
us remain sober, happy and honest.

In turn, with other sharing their ESH
with me, then I feel like they are my
sponsors too.

What goes around, comes around.
What's passed on, returns to me
many times over helping me remain
sober for the last 25 yrs.

It works, my program of recovery,
because I continue to work it on a
daily bases and incorporate it in
many areas of my life.

Soberwolf

Sorry for being overprotective 12 step I didn't mean to cause offence welcome hopefully you can forgive me

Venecia

That's a good way of looking at things, Sharon. Appreciate it!

Soberwolf

Sorry for being overprotective Time2Rise

tomsteve

you gots the good stuff!

i am responsable when anyone anywhere reaches out for help......

stevieg46

Soberwolf in my opinion you do not need to give anyone an apology , in my experience on sponsorship it is normal practice to accept being someones sponsor '' when asked '' this is the ''norm ''at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and it works mainly because it is ''face to face '' and the ''sponsees'' and ''sponsors '' behavior is ''visible '' and there is no hiding place , and it only works if there is a two-way ''trust '' and confidentiality between the people concerned . I have been involved with AA since 1973 and I have ''never '' seen or heard such a request . Wisdom to know the difference has to be applied in this case , it cannot and simply will never work on an open forum like this . It can work via E-Mail and people in ''faraway '' places take advantage of this .

Online and on an ''open forum '' we really do not know who we are talking to or trust especially when new ,in some cases we can give the benefit of the doubt ,some cases no way . I may be sticking my neck out here but I will never deny how I feel about somethings and do so without hurting others feelings , I believe the offer was well meant but not thought through .

sobriety date 12 03 2006 .

Regards .

Stevie .