She went on and on about how often I see the "shrink" then told me that my cough was all in my head.

Egad.

vw, please, please, please write a complaint to that doctor's supervisor.

I'm thinking about it. Craziness, I tell you. Craziness.

Oh, my. I can't even be specific, there's so much not good happening here.

Strength and peace to all of you, and all the appropriate-ma in the world.

Gud-- I can only echo everyone's advice. It mnay be hard to believe now, but there is a better life waiting for you. The weight of constantly failing someone's expectations is heavier than you will ever know while you are living under it, and once the painful process of getting free of it is over you WILL feel better.

My college roommate and close friend got divorced last year. Fifteen year marriage with four kids aged from 6 to 14. It was devastating to him, and an extremely difficult transition.

But he said the first time he came home to his house with just his kids and no longer had to face his wife, it was just a massive, massive relief. And he's actually doing well now.

And I'm another example of getting to a better place after a divorce. I cannot recommend the experience, but it's possible. Don't despair.

{{{Gud}}} No advise, just lots of love.

vw - hang in there. Did you end up with Prednosone?

Nicole - An "A". wtf?

Did you end up with Prednosone?

Yup. Got them through IV last night and am on an oral taper now.

Also, Gud, I know I really don't know you or your situation that well, but I can tell you this - try not to worry to much how splitting up will affect the kids. As the child of parents who had nothing in common but myself and my sister, I used to cry myself to sleep at night wishing they'd get divorced and be happy. Kids are stronger and smarter than parents tend to give them credit for in that regard.

Nicole - An "A". wtf?

Are you saying what I think you're saying? Did you get an A? In History?

::holds excitement and I TOLD YOU SO in check::

Still have not gotten my feedback from the instructor, but that is what is posted in grade portfolio.

Not complaining, just don't understand. I SERIOUSLY skated through that class. I didn't even do the last two "role play" thingies. I decided my mental health was worth more.

I SERIOUSLY skated through that class.

Yeah, but you were at least twice as smart as your idiot 7th-grade teacher prof, and he had the good grace to recognize that instead of getting sniffy about it.