Yes it helped. Firstly it helped me understand further your situation. I may have comments on that later, but for now I am glad you appreciate the ddifference.
As for me, I guess it helped too. It does give hope that progress is possible. It also gives food for thought. It took me back through my last few years.Boy would I do so much different now, if I could go back a few years.
R 25 years M 14 years S11 & S13 Working on it alone since Oct 2014 M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years) Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr. Next R chat Aug'17 Still together