I'm a Loser

 

I stood and introduced myself at my first Losers Anonymous meeting. 

“I’m John and I’m a loser.”

The group replied in unison “Hi John.”

The group leader said “Tell us what brings you here, John.”

I said “I think it all started when I was a boy playing with dolls while all the other boys were out playing baseball.”

The group leader interrupted me. “No, John, that’s not being a loser.  That’s perfectly normal. Try again.”

So I came up with another example. “I first realized I was a loser when bullies started calling me a loser.”

The group leader stopped me again and said “Wrong again John.  Kids who call you names are not bullies.  Think harder. Why are you really a loser?”

I dug deep and told the truth about why I’m a loser.  “I’m a loser because I have no real friends, so I have to get all my emotional support from anonymous strangers in secret meetings.”

The group leader was glad to hear that.  He said “Good job, John.  Now you understand.  Welcome to Losers Anonymous.”