After the meeting was over, people stayed and talked and it seemed like people seemed happier after the meeting. As I was leaving the meeting, I noticed that there was a box that had the words "Cash Donations" on it, so I reached into my purse and put $5.00 in the box. box. It made me feel good to know that the donations go directly to the needs of the group. I also noticed some pamphlets sitting on a table, so I picked up one titled "This is AA, An Introduction to the AA Recovery Program." After leaving the meeting, I realized that the path to sobriety is not easy and requires a lot of hard work and honesty. When an alcoholic realizes and admits that he has a problem, he realizes that his lifestyle will change. However, some may not realize how much these impacts will affect them until they own up to their actions. Over time, a person will realize that their life of alcohol addiction has also had an impact on their family. Getting sober can take a toll physically and emotionally because the daily ritual of drinking is gone and the individual must adjust to a life without alcohol. It is important for an individual to recognize and rely on a spiritual connection. When an individual follows the twelve-step program, it allows them to see the impact of alcohol on their life and take responsibility for their negative behavior. When an individual wipes the slate clean and continues to maintain sobriety through the support of AA and the twelve-step program, their chances of achieving long-term sobriety