I've been around since the old forum, which means I do recognize you. While I do not know you personally, your words do speak to me. I've been through a lot of things in my life, and I too have seen things, experienced things, some of the worst humanity has to offer infact.
So, as the Navi would say in Avatar, I see you. I absolutely love Zorin OS, its my favorite linux OS, next to POP OS. I am glad that you've returned, because this is a great time to do some reading up, on all the fancy new features that Zorin OS provides, and what it upcoming in the future.
I too also went through a period of time, where I took a break from the forum, sometimes its good to take a break. Gave me a chance to think about where I am, what I am doing, and what I hope to accomplish in the future. Sometimes you just got to switch your gears.
I would like to share a thread, that has a video I recommend you watch. (Since you been gone I assume you possibly haven't seen it yet) Its a really awesome video, where Artyom Zorin got interviewed, and it was really quite enlightening.