Misery doesn't want company

Finally, something useful comes out of my two-time butt misery.

I won't go into details because I don't have permission to tell, but someone else I know actually came down with an abscessed anal gland. I was able to provide timely advice, reassurance, and they were able to get help with the problem in a quick and effective way- they are already on the mend and feeling much better.

That makes me feel like some of my suffering was not for nothing. I am useful!