You are on your way
By admitting that you have a problem you have already begun the healing process. One of the hardest things ever for me was to admit to my friends that I am an Alcoholic. Luckily I have some great friends that are very supportive.
I too come from a family of drinkers (and not just the men....) and have lived through the deaths of all of them. In American society booze is everywhere.
Servicemen in the Korean war (like my Dad...) were given booze and cigarrettes EVERY DAY and came addicted to both.
You cannot let folks lure you back to alcohol, they just want some company in their misery!
Keep your chin up and your focus on Sobriety! We are here for you....