Hi @JoshuaG and welcome to the forum. 
Congrats on taking the first big step.
Thanks for sharing your story. sounds like you’re off to a good start with AA and a sponsor. This forum is a great way to share help with recovery between meetings. (This forum is also available outside the App from anywhere at talkingsober.com.
Here is a useful thread on getting through early recovery:
(Surviving Alcohol Withdrawal/Early Sobriety Techniques)
And recovery-related links that members have posted: