We do adapt Frank. We adapt quite nicely, it turns out.
Think almost absolute freedom. Though I know neither you nor any of the rest of us were looking for it...well...dang, it's a pretty good thing I think you'll find.
Funny, I didn't have too much trouble with "things." I've found it more difficult to know what to do with the 20+ years of life. It's sometimes awkward fitting it in to my new life. Nobody really gives you a protocol on how to do it right. Guess it's like everything else - learn as you go.
I'm happy for you my friend. I'm glad that most of the big hurts are done. I'm actually glad that you get a fresh start somewhere else, even though I know how much you loved your home. In the end this will be good for you I think.
Blessings,
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."