I did a couple meetings, read the book. I had reservations because I have a public profile, I am now a member of council, but even when I got sober I sat on various boards and committees. I just went into the city for meetings. In the end I tried it and I decided it wasn't a path I wanted to pursue.
It doesn't matter what path, you just have to get rid of excuses and find a path. Don't talk yourself out of recovery, AA might be the most well known, but 8t is not the only way to recover.