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I can be such a boob sometimes... Tonight's meeting did round-the-room introductions, as many here do. As that was happening, it came time for me to introduce myself, so I did just as usual. Except... with the layout of this meeting, I couldn't see someone at the table beside mine, so he was left out. After a few more people introduced themselves, he spoke up (Good for him!) and said he was missed and was new and needed help stopping drinking. I'm so glad he did and I know everything worked just as it was supposed to. Still, I felt small, like everyone was looking at me with disdain, for I'd stepped on someone's toes, especially a newcomer's. I know it was purely a mistake and I've seen this happen more times than I can recall. Still... my autopilot is an asshole and he wanted to beat me up a bit. I got aware of that quickly and then got past it. The meeting was really good, the topic just for him and so many of us were helped by his being there. I hope he comes back. When I see him again, I hope I will step up to him and say hello and welcome.