[alexsilver]

Hey there! First off, really sorry this happened to you but it looks like you're definitely on the path to recovery - you're not just wallowing in depression and actively looking for solutions! Stay strong and keep it up, soon this will all look like a bizarre dream. :)

Where are you based? You mentioned you're in US, if you're in the NYC area give me a shout! I'm a gal coder too, would definitely meet up for some "coding sessions". I'm currently also learning some web stuff like JavaScript so we'd be in the same boat and help each other. I can also do Skype/chat sessions if we can't meet face-to-face so let me know!

Stay strong and try to look on the positive side. Things will definitely just go up from here! If not, there's always lolcats to lift the mood :)