Happy to meet you Merc! This is a wonderful place for friendship & encouragement.
You sound very positive & are off to a great start. I hope you'll be kind and patient with yourself as you heal from all you've been through. I almost started drinking again due to the guilt and remorse I felt over things I could never change. Try not to waste emotions and energy on the past. Be proud of yourself for seeing what needed to happen & taking action. We're glad you're here.