Hey Zak,
Sorry about your bad week-it sounds like you are getting some perspective on how this all works:
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Escaping through alcohol and sex never really worked-and the costs were really more than I could bear-piling up all that remorse, shame, regret, and hopelessness on top of the issues I already had to deal with-what a lethal combination.
On the other hand, you have choices today and posting, turning to MS is a good choice. Don't isolate-reach out to those who share your struggles and are working to gain altitude in life.
Peace,
Jamie