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Sponsor VS Closed Mouth Friend (The Daily Trudge)
Sponsor VS Closed Mouth Friend (The Daily Trudge)
Sponsor VS Closed Mouth Friend (The Daily Trudge)
Saturday 8th March 2025
Explore the differences between sponsors and closed mouth friends in recovery with Dion's candid insights and personal anecdotes.
33 minutes
Informative
Honest
Engaging
Supportive
Humorous
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Get the buttons here!Sponsorship vs. Closed Mouth Friends: Finding Your Support in Recovery
Episode Overview
- A sponsor is a guide based on their experience in recovery.
- Closed mouth friends provide support without formal sponsorship.
- Accountability and emotional sobriety are crucial in recovery.
- Finding a sponsor can be challenging but is important.
- Building a supportive network tailored to your needs is key.
"A sponsor is just a guide based on their experience; it doesn't need to be anything more than that."
In this episode of the RAW Recovery Podcast, Dion dives into the topic of sponsorship versus having a closed mouth friend in recovery. Dion, a seasoned drug and alcohol counsellor, recovery coach, and peer support specialist, shares his insights on what it means to have a sponsor and how it differs from having a closed mouth friend.
He explains that while sponsors are guides who help you navigate the steps of recovery based on their experiences, closed mouth friends are those who support you without the formal structure of sponsorship. Dion also touches on the importance of accountability and emotional sobriety, emphasising that each person's journey in recovery is unique and requires different levels of support at different times. Throughout the episode, Dion uses personal anecdotes and humour to keep the discussion engaging and relatable.
He shares his own experiences with sponsorship, including the challenges of finding a sponsor and the transition from being a sponsee to becoming a sponsor himself. Dion's candid approach provides a refreshing perspective on the recovery process, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking support or understanding in their own journey.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on the path for some time, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on building a supportive network that works for you.