Labug- I haven't read it yet, but thanks to the power of my Kindle App, I will be reading it shortly! Thanks for the recommendation!
Grmpy - I am finding pieces of my story among others here and it makes it a bit easier to see what this journey may entail. It's also a great source of comfort to meet and read about people with stories similar to mine.
Thanks to all for the encouragement and helpful tips. I realize that this is difficult for all of us on here, so having a support network of people who understand where I'm coming from and don't try to discourage me means a lot.