Dakota, welcome home son. We missed you.
Your story was very touching and honest. You may have barely been able to hold back your tears, but mine flowed freely...went through a bunch of Kleenex! lol You didn't have to give this interview, but you did, and because you did, you have received the admiration and respect of a lot of members.
It is not an easy life on the bottom...I know because I have been there. Our situations may have been different, but let's face it...the bottom is the bottom. The climb back to the top may take a lot of time and is sometimes very painful, but it very rewarding when you can see the end of that dark tunnel. Having gone through all of that, makes us a stronger person.
Thanks for being so honest...a trait not often found on the internet. I'm proud of you.