i think it is admirable to want to help people. really...it's no different than someone that has been clean for a long time and being a sponsor in a.a.
just with a professional bend to it. honey....if it's your dream you go for it. i doubt if anyone on here meant to hurt your feelings. a lot of us are just much older and that tends to make us very cynical in life.
god bless the idealists that believe they can make a difference. you can. but you will also be in for many disappointments as us alkies and addicts can let the most positive person in the world down.
rock on aysha. i'm pulling for you and hope you can use your life experience as a strong base to help others.