1. Introduction

"Hello, my name is Karen. And I'm…" she said as she rose from her chair, coughing slightly. "I'm an alcoholic."

"Hi, Karen," the group droned.

"Um, I guess it started back in the eighth grade, when I had my first bottle of wine," she continued, looking at her feet. "It was just so dangerous, you know? So fucking rebellious. And after that, it became one of those things… like a staple, you know? I needed it to get through a family dinner, or a town festival." She scanned the room. "Anyway… that's about it, yeah. Thanks."

She sat back down.


AN: Boy, do I love me a challenge.

Um, has Karen been done? I didn't see her on the list. If so, fuck it. Karen is awesome.