I go to AA and I am a recoverying addict/alcoholic. Been going since 1996. I 'limit' my sharing to alcohol...but people in the rooms know my story. You can read my blog about outside help. I am pretty sure I'd be dead if I hadn't met my recovery counselor.
I needed counseling. You are on the right path. Don't let anyone scare you out of your chair in any room. If I need a meeting. I go. I earned my place there.