As I said - come on people. While I have been on line there have been 56 guests and only 1 user (me). It's fun to read the comments but it's great to be involved. The people who regularly come on this forum have been through all the things you will be going through as a newbie. We have been there, done that, fallen off the wagon, cried, screamed and gotten support. That's what we are here for. I live in a regional country town in Australia, pop 350 (approx). I live alone and don't really get support from those around me. My kids have left home...and you would think it would be easier, but in reality there is no one to share a meal, come up with ideas or even share allowable cakes/cookies. So you don't bother because really you shouldn't eat it all by yourself. Mouseissue (Tony) is really great and has been a great help on this forum - I think he has seen it all and is invaluable with his advice.
So please people - join in, make friends. Tell us your hopes or disappointments.
And as Frasier says "I'm (we're) listening".......