I was a godless, non religious close minded, judge mental alcoholic. My best advice would be this. Go to either an open, beginners or living sober meeting or a discussion meeting. The people are going to share on the topic at hand. Do NOT worry about sharing. Just listen, bring a notebook, and find at least one helpful thing that someone might say. If anything they say rubs you the wrong way, just let it roll and wait for the next person to speak. Keep an open mind, try many different meetings. Some are actually fun. And don't worry about bumping into someone you know. It's anonymous. You keep your mouth quiet about who you saw...they usually do the same.
Jennifer