Hi Rob,
Someone said on here the other day that the posts which made him the most angry were the ones which he needed to hear the most.
Something to think about......
I think all the responses you have had have been kind. Some responses may be blunt but we have learned in addiction/alcoholism that we are blind to the truth, even when it is staring us in the face. Part of helping others is to help them see the truth.
Everyone here cares about
you getting better, remember that. Equally we all understand where you are coming from because we have been there.
There's something to be said for "take what you need and leave the rest". It's helpful advice although experience tells me that people usually end up coming back for the rest.
Keep us posted on your progress. Our common purpose here is to get clean and sober.