The woman running the meeting closes the big book on the desk in front of her, rises, pand motions toward me. "Okay everyone, this is a new member. He is here tonight to tell his story." I feel the eyes of everyone in the room. My palms are sweaty. My mouth is dry. "Hi. My name is Lou. I'm a recovering Democrat." "Hi, Lou," the group responds in unison. "It has been ninety days since I left the party ... " I continue, to their understanding nods. Some of us are going to need a twelve-step program to deal with what went down in the 2023-24 presidential election cycle.