Originally Posted by
FrenchPink 
Good Friday evening, boaters.
While my work angst pales in comparison to others' more urgent issues, you all treated my pain as if it were comparatively equal in importance. Thank you for that. I am truly grateful. Oh, yes.... and sober!
Dear FP: IMHO, there are no real differences between one pain and another. Whatever difficult thing we are dealing with at the moment is "the worst" in that moment. I don't believe that there is a hierarchy of pain. So yes, your pain is important to you and therefore to all of us, too!
You have incredible strength and are showing it by staying sober and thinking of the good thing of having more time available.
Many hugs!