Congrats on 11 years Sunnydee. I went to AA meetings for 18 months because there was so much pressure from some addiction counselors to attend - I thought that AA was the only way. However, I really don't think the meetings helped me, and I gradually reduced the number I went to down to zero. I have't been to AA for over 2 years, and I feel fine. I have gone 3 years without alcohol. and don't have any thoughts of drinking.
AA works very well for many people, but not for everone.