re: So, it's been a long year guys. ***Very long post with update****

Congrats! Some advice...
I've been down this road. It may sound strange, but try not to get addicted to recovery. What I mean is, don't go overboard. Phase into living life on the other side. Family will always look at you different, waiting for the relapse. It sucks because you can't change the past.
Go forward, make plans, find your own way. I'd wait awhile before helping others. Eventually your chemistry will change for the better, it just takes time.