Alone22, just posted on your more recent thread. But let me just say last night was my 5th meeting at this new group and although everyone has been friendly, last night was the "night" everyone commented on my "keep coming back" attitude. I think I finally lost the newcomer status and was embraced by this tight-knit group. Granted, I've been going to Al-Anon for some months now, but switching groups made me a newcomer again and it felt strange at first. Keep coming back, as they say. Pretty soon you'll be a regular and welcoming other newcomers.