For me, what I actually call myself in a meeting is of absolutely no consequence, as long as I know where I come from and am willing to live in the solution. I was an alcohol and drug user, but I introduce myself as an alcoholic in AA meetings because to do otherwise can ruffle feathers. Most of the meetings I attend have no problem with people mentioning drugs along with alcohol when they share, but there are a few where the old-timer/book-thumpers might get on to you. In those cases I can talk to my sponsor and support people outside of the meeting about any problems I want.
Please don't let yourself be discouraged. Unfortunately, the people with the strongest opinions in either group also tend to be the most vocal. However, they are usually not the majority.
Hang in there!!
Hugs--
__________________  "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.....do the thing you think you cannot do." ~Eleanor Roosevelt |