the first time I was looking for anyone who would say yes.

Because I was really fearful when I first came into the program.

So it was the asking that was the most difficult, not picking.

I was just looking for someone who had a bit of experience in the program,

and if I asked them to be my sponsor, would say yes.

So I made it through that fear really quickly

because the first person I asked me my sponsor said no.

Welcome to episode 25 of the recovery show. We are friends and family members of

alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and happiness.

We who live or have lived with a seemingly hopeless problem of addiction understand as perhaps few others can.

So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed

attitudes can aid recovery. At my home group we say in this program we encourage sponsorship.

Well what does that mean? What is a sponsor? Why would you want one? How can the sponsor help you? How do you get a sponsor? Well, let's talk about that.

Before we begin, we would like to state that though we and our guests maybe in a 12-step program we represent

ourselves rather than the program. During this show we will share our own experiences as they relate to

the topic of sponsorship. The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them.

Take what you like and leave the rest. I hope that you find something in our sharing

that speaks to your life. My name is Spencer and I will be your host today.

Joining me as co-host Kelly, how are you today Kelly?

I'm great Spencer, thanks. And next to Kelly is our special guest host Lynn.

How are you today, Lynn? I'm great Spencer, thanks for the invitation today.

Oh, you're welcome. The first segment of today's episode of the recovery show will be our discussion of the topic

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