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Mary: I had never used the phrase "There but for the grace of God, go I", until I got into recovery. I watch young, so young, 15 - 16 addicted to crack. Mother's pregnant with babies with other little babies snorting cocaine. A wino in an alley drinking or dipping in dumpsters. I say to myself or outloud "There but for the Grace of God go I", for you see I am a miracle in one respect. I have been clean and sober for 9 1/2 years only by the grace of God (my higher Power.) I am not better than or arrogant to the less fortunate, just thankful I am where I am. So, now that I have PD, I have something else to say "There but for the grace of God go I", because I feel there is always someone worse off than me. I have to fight for the gifts I receive, fight the good fight. I have to keep an open mind that all hope is not lost. I know you did not ask for my input but I needed to say this for me. To remember that I am truly blessed for the gifts I have gotten. Thanks for reminding me. Gina Cass 47/6 months (5yrs of symptoms - just no diagnosis)