Recovery Crone
Recovery Crone
Conversation with Anya - Reflections on Sponsorship
Conversation with Anya - Reflections on Sponsorship
Conversation with Anya - Reflections on Sponsorship
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Anya and Nicole discuss sponsorship's role in recovery, sharing heartfelt stories and humorous insights from their 12-step journey.
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Episode Overview
- Sponsorship can foster deep connections and support personal growth.
- Maintaining anonymity is crucial for a safe recovery space.
- Early resistance to sponsorship is common but can be overcome.
- A structured approach can be beneficial for newcomers.
- Humour and openness are vital in sharing recovery experiences.
"I'm not responsible for your recovery. I'm just a fellow on the road sharing my experience, strength, and hope."
Ever wondered what it takes to build a meaningful sponsorship relationship in recovery? Join Anya and Nicole as they reminisce about their journey through the 12-step programme, focusing on the importance of sponsorship. Anya, who once stormed into an Al-Anon meeting with hopes of orchestrating an intervention, shares her experiences with sponsorship, reflecting on her early days in Portland and the lessons learned along the way.
Nicole, the host, recounts her drill sergeant-like approach to sponsorship, which she inherited from her own sponsor, Kimberly. They discuss the importance of anonymity and keeping recovery spaces sacred, highlighting how this approach has been beneficial for Anya in maintaining her recovery while pursuing a career in New York City. Anya's anecdotes reveal her initial resistance to sponsorship due to a fear of letting people into her life, but she credits Nicole's guidance for helping her overcome these barriers.
The episode is filled with humorous exchanges and heartfelt moments, as Anya and Nicole explore the transformative power of sponsorship in fostering genuine connections and supporting recovery. If you're curious about the dynamics of sponsorship or looking for inspiration on your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in warmth and laughter. Have you ever considered how sponsorship could change your life?