I'm a 52 year old married woman with three stepsons. I do humanitarian volunteer work in developing nations when I can afford to take time off work. I think we can all use a friendly ear, and the advice of a stranger because sometimes, we don't dare confess our true feelings to family or friends, and we can't always afford to go to a counselor. I've been a musician most of my life and I have seen first hand the damage addictions can cause. I've at times suffered from depression and anxiety. Life can be challenging, but through it all I persist in believing that most people want to be a better version of themselves then they are and can attain that, if they make the right choices.