It's wonderful that you have stepped farther into the warm glow by posting an introduction of yourself. Others follow threads like yours to gain insight and learn from your experiences. Sometimes just the simple minutia of living can show that life is life and it always moves forward.
Thank you for taking the step that I suggested when you joined.
Though I am no longer an Official Greeter like
@Alaskan Danielle has identified me as. I was one of the first "official " one's and still enjoy welcoming new members when it appears that the new Official Greeters are offline.
Hugs and smiles, Jessica