So proud of you for staying thru the meeting and didnt act on impulse!!! We as alcoholics assume many many things and usually its negitive. We also let alot of emotions rule the pathway of our thinking. Yes there is always an annoying oldtimer in meetings that feels the need to strike us with their wisdom. Dont let it get you down...he was once somewhere similar. I like to remember the slogan "take what you need....leave the rest" Leave the negativity and dont let anyone stop you from taking what you need from meetings!!