Indeed, you are correct.

>Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. - Matthew 7:5

It is wise to do your own work first and I applaud you for having the wisdom to recognize that.  Bravo to you.  

I've not found my chainsaw yet.  I am waiting until spring when the snow melts as it is buried under several feet of snow.

This journey does require a lot of unraveling and I too have a LONGGGGG way to go.  Peace and love to you along your journey my dear spiritual sister.