Hi Dorse!!!
Yep, I'm older by five years almost. I'm 56 til November.
I dont' think age is so important anymore, unless you're a child trying to date older men!!! That's where I draw the line.
Anyway, don't beat yourself to a pulp yet. Let me do it!!!!!
I don't have substance abuse problems anymore. I use to.
In the 80's I started drinking at home during the day and I got real good at it. My father in law called the police on me one day, and they came and took me to the hospital so I could be looked at. I was so embarrassed!!! Afterward, I didn't call for help anymore. When I got sick with Liver disease I quit drinking for six months so my liver would heal up. The gall bladder was involved too. I had to diet and not drink at all. That cured me.
It was very painful and I ran a 103 temp. so I knew something was up.
neonatel? Oh, that must be awfully sad at times, isn't it? I would hate to be holding a baby that dies in your arms.
Good for people like you who can do that w/o becoming too involved.