I'm glad you were able to find an escape and some comfort in music, Buddy. Although a lot of people call it a cliche, the effect music can have on someone's life can truly be life changing/saving. The fact that you've been through so much, but still always make it your goal to make others happy and laugh is such a testament to the kind and genuine person you are. Even though I don't know what issues you may have gone through, I can tell that you've made an effort to take the bull by the horn and have pushed forward to make your life better- and that's really admirable.
