Hello CastleQueen35, and pleased to "meet" you
Originally Posted by
CastleQueen35 
... don't know the protocol for newbies, whether I can just post on here...
Newbies are welcome to post at any time, there are no "membership requirements".
Originally Posted by
CastleQueen35 ... Sorry to have written so much. ...
No worries, write all you want. That is the whole reason we are here, so people can vent as much as they need and hopefully find something useful in another person's experience.
I don't have anything to add to what has already been posted, just stopping by to make sure you are not concerned about any protocol on this website. SoberRecovery is about healing from the horrors of addiction and getting our lives back. Protocol issues are rarely brought up. If needed they are handled, nicely and with kindness, by the volunteer Moderators in PM ( Private Messaage ).
Mike
Moderator, SoberRecovery