You described how difficult those years after April 2013 were for you, as witnessed in part by the temporary returns to alcohol and pot that you described. How much was your father suffering during those years? And then, when you finally received justice in the form of your approval for SS disability, 3.5 years after you first took leave from work, your father passed away and everything else unfolded as you described. You must feel as if bad events and ill health will just never end. As you said, it is hard to remember what life was and can be like.

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for everything that you have endured.



How are you doing with regard to your grief? Grieving takes time, and I expect that it is still often quite raw for you. I am wondering how much, if any, lessening of grief you are experiencing in the past few weeks.