Hi and Welcome daffyneedsme2.
Alot can be learned by just participating in the different forums with a comment here and there like you just did! As you share in and read the threads you'll feel a new comfort level and others will begin to get to know you as well.
The first thing in stopping drinking is understanding how to keep that drink put down. We all have our story. Sharing yours a little bit is a great way forward.
You chose an excellent thread for your first post!!