Can’t find sponsor

[Masha]

Hey, I am getting in recovery again (had fair amount of relapses before). My problem is alcohol…I am attending aa meetings but all the other members in my group are guys…
And I am a girl (which can be tricky when it comes to sponsorship) I am 26 atm and really really need/want/have to stay sober this time!
Anyone have experience with online sponsorship? Dose it work? What would you do in my situation? Is AA the only solution?

I mean it did work for me when I was actively doing it and tbh I don’t have money for therapy or rehabs anyway:((

[Misokatsu]

Try online groups. Especially woman only ones. I went to one last week that was offering sponsors.

[Mno]

Welcome Masha! Glad to have you aboard. This can be a great source for support in itself, as well as an extra source of support next to AA or other support groups, online or in real life.
I’m not in AA myself, so I can’t advise you there. I do know there is a load of alternatives to AA available. let me give you this link. And wish you all success in your sober journey. If I know one thing, it is that community is key for success. We can’t do it alone. Together we can do it. One day at a time.

Resources for our recovery

There are so many helpful resources available to us on our sober journeys. I wanted to share this list for those who are interested. Please note: I created this with alcohol recovery in mind and it is U.S. based as well. Over time, I have added in resources for some other addictions, but it is heavy with resources for alcohol recovery. Books and memoirs are ones I have read. A link to a variety of resources This article contains links to many different types of communities and resources, it i…

[SassyRocks]

Here is a helpful topic on sponsors…

FAQ: Sponsorship

What is a sponsor? How do I find a sponsor? Will you sponsor me? Sponsorship is great! It’s helped me a bunch, and people ask about it all the time. Some old discussions I’ll link in reply below, and maybe others will chime in. This is just my take on it since people ask a lot, but I’m by no means the authority… Sponsorship usually refers to 12-step programs specifically (like Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous), not recovery in general. Here’s a link with Q&A on how it works in AA. What is a…

[Ray_M_C_Laren]

Maybe try another meeting were there are woman , or a womans meeting might help wish you well

[claire-lo]

‘in the rooms’ online has amazing womens groups daily! sign up for an account. those groups were essential to my recovery.

[jonathanlee213]

Could try this 24hr zoom meeting might be able to ask around here maybe find a sponsor near you that could work with you. Dont give up or feel like you wont find one there will be someone who can help you along.

[Fury]

Hi Masha!

I think with todays methods an online sponsor could be successful we have FaceTime or zoom, texting, phone more ways to be connected.

I don’t know where you live but maybe they have women only meetings? While the recovery community is probably a 5:1 ratio men to women there is some strong women groups out there.

Someone else mentioned in the rooms, which is a great online meeting source can’t be beat