Whiskey, there is no one like you on Earth, and personally I would rather have friends who have gone through hell and have some idea of what life can be like than to have perfect little socialites who don't have a clue.
Look at the example you set for those you share your story with!! They may look at their problems and realize that if YOU can go on, then THEY certainly can go on...
Or, look at how many areas of life your bad times have touched. How many posts to these Boards you can make a REAL difference in.
What happened to you is NOT fair, how many people would have shattered into a million pieces if they had gone thru what you have. But by God you have survived, and for what it's worth I think you are one of the most open, empathetic people I have met here.
Sometimes it isn't so much what happens to you, but what you do with it. And you've been here helping, lending an example of the difference between being a victim an being a Survivor (YOU!), helping where you can even when you still need help yourself.
Before I forget, I'd better warn you that you are (still) on my Guardian Angel alert, so please ignore any brush of wings you may feel - they're just doing their job!!