There is something about a party where the majority of guests consist of people from 12-step programs that makes for odd slightly un-party-like conversations. While people at "regular" (non-recovery) parties may start conversations with things like, "Hey, how are you? I'm great! Been working a lot, but I'm going to Maui in August, can't wait...," at 12-step parties you might hear:

"Hey! I'm sorry, I forgot your name. My short-term memory is shot because I have a neurotransmitter deficiency that I'm taking anti-psychotics for...but I remember your face!"

"Do you mind if I take a second to share? The site of people eating cheesecake is bringing up a lot of feelings for me..."

"I just wanted to compliment your wonderful warm energy..."

"Let me just get one of those barbecued corn and then I'll tell you about the healing session between me and my brother...would you like some more vege caserole and another O'Doul's?"

...news, weather, sports...not happening.

Just for today, I can party with people in recovery!