Congratulations, Pups. There are lots of thoughts and experiences here for you to read right on this page! The AVRT Discussion thread might be the most extensive resource on the topic outside of the RR web site, with something like 2500 posts. I have described my own experience in 'AVRT Explained', and my posts all have something to do with self empowerment, cost benefit analysis, recognition / separation / acceptance, mindfulness and other AVRT and SMART - type stuff.
I hope you share your journey with SR here, every voice has the power to help another who is struggling with their own decision to make a Big Plan. Onward with your badass self!