You know, I've been associated with DS on/off since I was 42. I'll be 50 next Sunday. I came here out of desperation because I didn't know how to deal with my drinking (and couldn't fathom the idea of "not drinking). Along the way, I guess I also learned about the world of social networking and forums. That was all new to me many years ago, and I probably shared WAY too much with strangers in the early days!

I always swore I'd never have a "mid-life" crisis. And although I didn't end up with a young blond and a convertible (the classic crisis of men in their 40's!), I really did have a bit of an identity crisis. Maybe it's just wanting to hang onto youth, and not knowing how to do it. Besides, no young blonds wanted to hang out with me, and my wife wouldn't have appreciated it :)

I feel like I'm stepping through the end of the tunnel though. 50 might be a relief! I don't really mind being older these days. Most the people on my friends list have been with me through my various DS identities since the beginning. I thank you for your input and encouragement. And thank you for reading this self-indulgent post - I guess I'm just "feeling my age", but I'm feeling it in a good way. PEACE OUT!