I received so much advice in my early AA sobriety from well meaning people ... most based on opinion, some on experience .... as usual I found out the hard way about relying on other alcoholics to help solve problems in my life ..... that is not their job and I was foolish to think it was.
Keep it Simple .... have a spiritual awakening by taking the 12 steps.
(Unfortunately, Keep it Simple, seems to have been high-jacked by the "Just go to meetings, Just don't drink" or "1st step & 3rd tradition" peeps)