🎗️What a Sponsor Is:

A sponsor is:

• A person in long-term recovery who has experience in the program and is further along in their recovery journey.
• A mentor or guide, especially for newcomers who are working through the grievance procedure.
• A source of companionship, someone you can talk to when facing emotional challenges.
• Not a therapist or counselor, but someone who shares their experience, strength, and hope.

🎗️What a Sponsor Does:

• Helps their sponsee work through the grievance procedure.
• Offers emotional support and practical advice.
• Models what recovery can look like.
• Is available for calls or check-ins.

🎗️What a Sponsor Does NOT Do:

• They do not offer professional mental health or medical advice.
• They do not offer legal advice.
• They do not make decisions for the sponsee.
• They do not carry the responsibility for the sponsee's recovery.