Since several of you have asked about the wife, I thought it best I answer. Is she LC'ing? Not now. Is she in need of it? YES. Will she come around? Remains to be seen. My hope is she will notice such a significant difference in me that she'll desire to be drug along. She's a type A person and when her mind is made up, IT IS MADE UP PERIOD EOD. So it'll take a significant effort to get her started again. So I will continue to be as committed and supportive as humanly possible, but at the same time, realizing that I have to take care of myself or I will never be able to effect REAL change on anyone else. Time and prayers will tell.

P.S. Thanks everyone for the welcome. I am looking for a couple (or more) close buddies in here to share laughs and tears if nec. Drop me a note if interested.