I am grateful to the judge that court ordered me to 12-step meetings and also to the counselor that suggested I try AA (I was contemplating going to another fellowship). Just like you, from the first meeting, I felt at home. I embraced the program....got telephone numbers and used them. I didn't get a sponsor and work the steps right away (I thought staying sober was good enough) but eventually I did follow suggestions and got a sponsor and worked the steps after about 2 years sober. Wow, had I known the serenity and freedom the working the steps brought, I never would have delayed this part of the program. Next month on the 21st I will celebrate 6 years and the court stuff is way behind me now. Welcome to a new way of life.