That person can be on any number of mailing lists, belong to groups like what we have here. I agree about online mentoring also being a valuable tool. Sometimes we need all the help we can get. I believe mentoring online can work. But the value of this site would be that the benefit can extend to others with the same problem or question.
Some people are afraid to ask questions or get friendly advice.
If I am cruising along and read something that is close to a situation I have and someone is giving advice, I will read it and it may help me, and vice versa. Every word is valuable. Irma I too believe that online mentoring can work, provided all parties have access to computers and the Internet. I think the essence of mentoring is the dynamic between two or more people, and if that takes place online, so be it. What I am looking for in a mentor is someone to be there for me through thick and thin and someone to teach me wrong and right and basically a friend.