Great job, Rainy, on the big 100! I am right on your heels, and I can relate so much to all you've written. I'll give my "synopsis" on my official "100"!
On another note, I know some of us don't check the Newcomer's threads, since they tend to be depressing. I checked them out tonight, and noticed that one of our Nobender group has been struggling and is headed to rehab tomorrow. I share this in case you may want to give some support.