Glad to see you here. While sorry about the problems in the outside world, take solice in the fact that you can bury yourself here as much and as often as you need to and there's always somebody to talk to about anything.
This place is diverse. Find what interests you, take the above advice and visit the Ladies Lounge, read, post, have fun, and let go of the stress that the outside world builds up.
And I doubt your SO comes to a similar message board... You picked the winner when it comes to thought, content, compassion, and discussion.