'Matches, my friend...I am so very happy you wrestled your demon and won...and on consecutive days, too
You can't beat the friends you find here...without ever meeting face-to-face, the bond is stronger than can possibly be imagined by someone who lacks the need for a support group. It may be fine that those lucky "others" have never had a "demon" to face down, but they are also the poorer for never facing a challenge and coming out the stronger because of it. Add to that the support we receive from this forum...the willingness by "faceless" individuals to lend their time and energy to aid us in our struggle and you have the battles almost won (if not the war).
We're all on an equal footing here...the fact our feet are often on a "slippery slope" is frightening because backsliding doesn't just loose ground for us, it can also loose life, economic stability and self-respect. The fact that others on the same treacherous path are willing to give us a hand to help us up when we are in danger of sliding to the bottom gives strength to our resolve that we will make it to the top
Sorry, I got philosophical for a minute
Forgive me and continue to enjoy
I know I am