Is there such a thing? Pros? Cons?
I’m almost certain I came across a post on here before that mentioned this.
Feedback appreciated!
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I have seen the same question asked. If it works for you and you can find someone who it also works for… go for it. In the times we live in with zoom, Facebook, and all the other video chat things I don’t see why it couldn’t work for some. For me personally it wouldn’t. I need the in person interaction.
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Thanks Tim! I am curious to try it via online/phone call. The personal interaction isn’t something I necessarily need. Just want to learn and work the steps. I live in a small town and work in the city and my schedule is wonky, so that plays another roll.
Appreciate the feedback!
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I need a sponsor to teach me the steps
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Same
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That’s what is holding me back. I have had offers from woman willing to sponsor online but I have a hard time comprehending and would rather meet in person. I am sure it will happen.
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Where do you find women who will sponsor online? Through here or other sites?
I have met them at my zoom meetings
If you do zoom meetings and you feel a connection with a woman you can ask her if she would sponsor you. I have had 3 or 4 offers. But haven’t decided yet.
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Awesome. Ok! Thank you
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Your welcome
I’ve sponsored women who are long distance - we read and did stepwork over video chat. It worked well for us- but some people really want/need that f2f - it does behoove ya to be in meetings together…If you go to big book/12 and 12 studies you’ll usually find people who are a little more engaged in doing the deal.
Thanks! I go to meetings, just do not have a strict home meeting yet. And some of the people I just don’t have a connection with. I’ve met with one lady for sponsoring and my GAWD did she have so much drama going on in her own life. Drove me nuts!! I want to learn more about the steps and work them. Not more about trying to become a counselor or best friends with someone. I’ll see what’s out there. Thanks for your advice!
Honestly, I think I could handle an on-line sponsor. The home group i go to, and the sponsor I have, I don't have a lot in common with any of them (other than the fact that I have the disease). So, at the meetings, I usually keep my mouth shut.
I have an online sponsor and he's the best @kevincurry48550 so don't knock it. Dude really helps out and I'm very grateful for him.
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Speak up! It might help. Not only you but others too. Who cares what they think. Maybe they feel the same way? Ya never know. But I’m there with you too. So I can’t say too much. lol
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Where did you meet him from?
Right here. Dude started talking to me for awhile and has been very positive. Helpful and hits me up to check in on me. I never was one for it but one day I just asked if he'd sponsor me. He was very happy and said no problem.
Sweet!! That’s cool. I’ll have to be on the lookout. 
I have two women I’m working with. One lives in the Buffalo New York area and the other lives in New Jersey. I’m in Texas. We check in with each other daily via text or phone call. I email them the step work for the step they’re working on and then we do a FaceTime call to and go over it together. It seems to of worked well.
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