Eleanor, I'm in my first week of sobriety (just hit 96 hours), and I've found AA to be a big help to me. That was not the case when I went 4 years ago, but these last 4 days I've been living in those rooms. Talking with people who have had similar experiences, listening to the stories, beginning a relationship with my sponsor...It's been invaluable.
Awesome work getting to 8 days! Now just make it 9!