My first sponsee, at the first one who has stuck with sobriety, is graduating from treatment today. It was a 3 month program, and she asked me to sponsor her when she had 30 days. She just picked up 90 days of sobriety and goes home today. I cannot say how proud of her I am!! I'm also very proud that we got to her 8th step before she graduated. I've known so many in treatment who don't get any steps done before they get out so they have no tools when they get back to the real world.

I thought I'd throw out a question to you guys though. Are there any of you who have left treatment and remained sober who have any tips for me to give her? And to the oldtimers, any experience strength and hope for me as I walk with her into the next phase of her recovery? I know first and formost, as long as I stay sober, it's been a success, it's just that this is my first time really sponsoring someone, and I have no experience with the treatment thing. I'm going to suggest that she do a 90 in 90, and obviously we'll continue to meet and finish her steps. Anything else? Thanks guys,
Rayna