A change in perspective normally helps use see things. Being grateful is a gift. That sounds like a pretty powerful experience, that's a great activity for you - it's Win-Win. Stay focused on taking care of yourself, that includes your new volunteer work.
Cheers
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.