Don,
I didnīt see the thread on alcoholism, but I looked at it briefly after reading this thread.
Please donīt leave. You have been inspiration for me as well and your posts have helped me. You have made a difference. This is what counts.
I sent you a PM.
Personally I find this new forum is a great idea! It wasnīt here when I was active two years back and I would have wanted it then. I was raised by an agnostic and a protestant, but the rest of the family is catholic. Can you imagine?
My older brother is an agnostic as well and was married to a bouddhist. One of my best friend is a bouddhist and I favor all of these aspects in moderation (!)
For me, nature works probably best! You posted those pictures in this other forum and it helped so much when I was feeling low.
Love and light,