No, your question is not stupid. I've had an online sponsor, too. For me, it was OK, but not as helpful as the in-person sponsors I've had. I get the impression that you anticipate negative responses from an in-person sponsor. Let me assure you that if you pick the right in-person sponsor, that doesn't happen. My in-person sponsors have always been compassionate, warm listeners when I've talked. One of the best things about being in a group of alcoholics (like at AA), is that eventually you learn that you haven't done anything worse than other people have done. How would you feel about talking to a sponsor you've never met on the phone everyday? Would that help you get used to sponsorship? Do you have free long distance? Just a thought. The bottom line for me is that any sponsor is better than no sponsor at all. I have to run now, but I'll post a link to a thread about online sponsors. Bipolar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia & PTSD; Alcoholic in recovery since 3/21/07.
Aplenzin 522mg; Pristiq 200mg; Lamictal 400mg; Geodon 160mg; Ativan 1mg TID; Deplin 15mg; Xanax PRN; Metoprol 100mg.
• "Don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle happens."
• "My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton
• "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Ian MacLaren (Usually mis-attributed to Plato)
• "And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin
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