Hi @Trojan_gil and welcome to the forum. Congrats on taking the first big step. (fyi this forum is also available at talkingsober.com)
Thanks for sharing your story, and great you are getting off to a good start with AA. Forget how many times you’ve tried before, only this time counts. You will find many people here who share similar experiences and challenges.
Here is a useful thread on getting through early recovery:
(Surviving Alcohol Withdrawal/Early Sobriety Techniques)
And recovery-related links that members have posted: