Glad you made it through, and know that brighter days are ahead. I also had that experience long ago and life got vastly better afterward.
Now down to business! What are your thoughts on building a light hunting rifle in 6mm for medium game? I toyed with the idea of using the 6 Creed, but a 243 Win. is likely easier to live with. Years ago I built a couple of BR rifles to shoot the 243 Win and got my backside handed to me on a regular basis, so I am just a bit uneasy with the 243.