Originally Posted by
Beedebea 
One thing that I have quickly learned in my short time here is that we are all in it to support each other. It sounds like you've had a ghastly time with your medical issues; what I find truly inspiring, though, is that in your time of greatest stress your thoughts turned not to drink (inspiring enough in and of itself), but to helping others. Thank you for your example, you give people like me a lot of hope.
That really cheers me up and I was feeling quite blue today. Anything I can do to help, please let me know. Remember, there are several paths up the mountain of recovery and it's best to have as many people as possible on the rope. It often happens that you may slip but they can help pick you up and keep climbing. And I guarantee you there is sunlight at the top and the path gets less steep. The tough part comes when you start out, take that first step So good luck to you!
All the best,
Bill.