The Gifts of Sponsorship
Laurie, a recovering compulsive overeater, reflects on her gratitude for the gifts that sponsorship brings to Twelve Step recovery.
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Sponsorship Is “Walking Someone Through the Steps”
“One of the better moves I made early in recovery,” says Anonymous, ”was finding a sponsor, says Anonymous from California USA. “As a sponsor, I have been able to help others and pass one what was freely given to me. . . . and that has proved to be the key to a happy, spiritual, and satisfying way of life.”
A Grateful Goodbye to My First OA Sponsor
A good sponsor (and there are many good sponsors in OA) can come into your life at a moment’s notice and have a profound effect on our lifelong recovery. One OA member from Pennsylvania USA reflects on the good fortune (and good humor) of a sponsor who recently passed away.
Healing Connections through Sponsorship
“I pray that Higher Power shows me how to be sponsored and sponsor lovingly, caringly, and honestly,” says Alyson. Read the specifics of how she approaches giving and receiving sponsorship in OA.
What If Everyone in OA Took on One More Sponsee?
Join Tina from Massachusetts USA in reflecting on this question: What if everyone in OA took on one more sponsee and did a little more service? Let’s commit to developing a Fellowship beyond our wildest dreams!
Speed Dating for Sponsors
What happens when you apply a “speed dating” format to match up OA sponsors with sponsees? Only good things, as Christine from New Zealand describes from her experience at an OA retreat.
I Used To Weigh Over 430 Pounds (195 kg). I Would Not Be Alive Right Now if Not for My Overeaters Anonymous Sponsor
Chris B. reflects on the personal challenges that come with sponsorship and just how essential sponsorship is to recovery. “Consider my hand forever raised for being available to sponsor,” says Chris.