driftwood, and honestly, for me, connecting with you just now provided me with that "ah-ha" feeling or the "hit" as James describes it in the video. It felt good. So, I have found that by helping others with recovery issues, and by connecting with people both here online and in the physical world, that provides a very real outlet for me in terms of my need to be creative writing and speaking, even if it's just creating an understanding between myself and somebody else who is struggling with the same issues that I am struggling with or with somebody who lacks knowledge about addiction and recovery. I think that is one reason it is so important and so valuable for people in recovery to be able to help others and see that help bear fruit. It provides a valuable outlet that might otherwise be filled by drinkin and druggin...