Tonite I feel so much a part of. It is still fresh in my mind how it felt in the beginning,people were laughing and doing things together. the leader in the meeting called on everyone else to share,I did not feel a part of . I did not know how to even begin.I always felt like an outsider.It wasnt like that today.I had a really busy day as usual,taking new comers to meetings working with a sponsee, hitting up a late meeting. I ended up seeing a dear friend get 9 years! The leader asked me to share.What is amazing is I had something more that my personal drama to talk about. I'm able to share the storyof hope!AA didn't get me my life back it gave me a life.I am so grateful for the members of AA. I love my life today and I love the higher power in my life. I'm Kathleen and I'm a grateful alcoholic!!!