Hi.....my name is Sue and i'm an ALKIE.......however.... "i have recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body!"AA has saved my life 1 day at a time.   I am a retired Chef although i do work from time to time and am very active with AA.....we all have our own little nitch as far as service work......for me i show up to meetings regularly and try to carry the message as best i can........answer phones and give rides when needed......chair meetings, make coffee...etc.....pretty much just being "a part of" i never felt like i belonged ANYWHERE till i came to AA.........my higher power works through the people at the tables and sights like this.......you are the ones who taught me how to put the drink down... now, you teach me how not to pick it up, and live life on lifes terms 1 day at a time, and for that I AM TRULEY GRATEFUL........I AM CRAZY-BUT-SOBER (lol)      Thank-you for sharing your experience..strength and hope! Sue