Welcome Nod!!!
I am 22 days sober and I just got a sponsor a couple of days ago. I was told 90 meetings in 90 days and to just listen. Although I was told there I've been prompted to talk in a couple of meetings so I did a little. No biggie.
I'm also 43 and the is my first go round with AA. It will be my drug of choice from here on out.
I wish you all the best and hope that you keep coming back here to share your thoughts and feelings!