[Brendan_UT]

I mentioned to him that I have been active on this forum and he said reaffirmed the value of a posting forum because it’s easier for people to open up and be honest. The first time I went and saw a counselor, which was last winter, I struggled and struggled to open up. Took a few sessions to get everything out–wasn’t his fault by any means. Thinking I was not ready for counseling and still had some misconceptions about my ability to beat my GA on my own. Well, the relapse over the summer made me realize that’s not happening.

For those who I have talked with in chat, we found a good vehicle and are picking it up today. Tomorrow we are driving to the Portland, OR area to visit my family and my wife’s friends.