Originally Posted by
FreeDance 
Hi -
I have only been to four meetings, and am still working to come to terms with my drinking. I don't feel ready yet to introduce myself with, "Hi, I'm (me) and I'm an alcoholic."
If I want to share, what is acceptable to say? Could I say, "Hi, I'm (me) and I'm a newcomer?"
Will people look down on me if I'm not okay saying I'm an alcoholic, at least at this point?
I have been afraid to introduce myself in a group because of this. So any advice welcome.
If you feel you must say something, you can say "Hi, I'm (me) and I wish to recover."
This is sufficient even for closed meetings.
If anyone so much as looks at you the wrong way because of it - highly unlikely, but possible - tell them to read Tradition 3:
The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.
This variation will be "fool proof," since even the long form of Tradition 3 states:
Our membership ought to include all who suffer from alcoholism. Hence we may refuse none who wish to recover.
Recycle's version is also good if you consider yourself a member.