This isn't easy

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

You're not wasting anybody's time by posting this here. Of course there's not much any of us can do over the internet, but whatever I can do, just ask. Mostly what we can do is listen and give support, or, as with thorn69, give you someone to relate to.

Anything you want, just ask.

I beat that bear years ago Sailor Steve and haven't ever looked back. But as the song in the link explains, it's the simple things in life that he's going to have to focus on not losing. There's really nothing anybody can do for him. Encouragement is nice but it only takes you so far. He's going to have to face his demons and fight to get back what Satan has taken from him. I wish him the best of luck in his endeavors. I just wanted to let him know that it is possible as I have been there myself. It just takes a hell of a lot of self control and focus. Eventually, most of the things he's lost will come back to him. Of course there's some things that can never be replaced and will be gone forever. He'll just have to accept that. Those will be the scars he will one day use to remind himself of where he was and where he is now. At least life gives you opportunities to start new relationships and start over with a clean slate. This is just the beginning of his rebirth. Best of luck to him.