welcome peaches,
I worried about that when I first started attending. Funny story, I went to a closed meeting because I thought the odds were better I wouldn't see anyone. My next door neighbor was there. I was embarrassed and never went back and drank for another year. Then I was really desperate and went to any and all meetings. Now two plus years later, I don't care who sees me. I am so happy and grateful to be sober. And for my job I have to have top secret clearance. I would lose my career, pension, and face possible criminal prosecution if they found out without me self reporting. Needless to say, I was super scared. I self reported got investigated and still have my job and clearance. And I have had a couple co workers ask for help because they trust me to stay anonymous.