Welcome to the SR family!
Please make yourself at home by reading, posting and venting as often as needed. We understand!
I find wisdom in reading the experiences of other members who have walked this same path. Some of their stories are in the permanent posts at the top of this page. They are referred to as the Sticky Posts. You will recognize them by the little padlock symbol in the left side column.
Here is a link to my favorite sticky post:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...l-problem.html