It was suggested when I started AA I do three things;
Pray
Go to Meetings
Be totally honest with at least one other person
Frankly, I hear some friends share things in meetings I never would. There's an old joke involving a tent revival and testimony people are sharing.
Tell it all brother, tell it all!!!
One gent yells out - I slept with a goat!!!
Dead silence ensued - crickets chirping.
Preacher muttered........I don't believe I would told that.
Early in sobriety I greatly admired my sponsor. Soon thereafter, I had several resentment towards him. Today I enjoy his company and friendship. He knows my truths, mostly. He knows who I am but perhaps not every mundane detail of vileness.