Hopeworks,
As EnglishGarden said: your story is very powerful. So powerful, I spent a couple hours reading all your past posts since you have been here longer than me.
I don't know what to say except that you are an incredible person with a strength and determination that blows me away. I'm speechless with awe. I'm not saying that to impress you or anyone else; I'm speechless in awe by your struggle and how hard you fought to get to where you are today. Your story is honest and comes from your heart.
You are truly a role model and I hope someday to find that same inner strength you have. Thank you....YOU have helped me so much. Please accept a heartfelt (((hug)))