Jim. I'm so glad you are writing this all down. I sense there are so many hurdles that you have had to jump that doing so helps with your healing.

Obviously, I didn't know you at all until I read your first story here, but I am in awe of your frank accounts of your youth and the times that shaped you into the incredible soul you are today.

Not to take anything away from your heartfelt story, just know you can pick your friends ( and your nose!) but not your family. The fact you are so incredibly forgiving is a true sentiment to your being.

Keep those memories flowing my friend!