I wish I didn't have to welcome you here, but Welcome! You will find the most dynamic group of people I think I have ever been associated with. There are loads of support to be found on this thread and we all have a very similar story that allows us to empathize w/ each others sitch.
Wes gave you some very good advice and despite his own proclivity for impatience and pursuit (which you will witness firsthand and be amazed at his daring bravado), he , and the others here, are really good at providing the third person aspect to your sitch that you, like me, are probably looking for.
I wish you the best and know that we are here to help each other. All you have to do is ask.