I attended a new AA meeting last night, and received my 21 year chip. There was a person there who had filed agency charges against me, abt 6 years ago. He had just "made them up", prompted by some very unhealthy people. Of course, I fought the charges. I got in touch with the federal government, and they stated that the State of AZ had been malicious, and retaliatory. It went all the way to our director, who ordered that everything be rescinded and shredded. After the damage had been done to me, this person denied his statements. The agency was left with egg on its face. However, I was very traumatized. I knew this person would re-surface, eventually. As it turns out, I liked the AA meeting, and it fits into my already crowded schedule. And I need the support. There was a newly sober young man who brought his baby. She was SO cute...abt 6 months old. I was reminded of my early recovery, when I took my sons to meetings rather than leave them at home, alone. And I was reminded that they have had AA in their lives for the last 21 years also, so know what recovery and change is all about. I also went to an Alanon meeting on Thursday night, and am convinced that that's primarily where I need to be right now.