Yeah, J, maybe it is both, crazy and piecing. I know it feels crazy. I don't have much of a resume to show for my life, just temp. work, PTA, which I do feel was important to my S's school and to him, I was on the board for several years, and loved the hard work. I did other various short term jobs or projects, but nothing earth shattering. Top hobby is reading, especially anything on history, and religion, and the criminal mind. Weird combo, huh?
So, I guess if I would finally get the stuff in for sub. teaching, and get going on that, it will help my getting a life or whatever.
And yes, you are right, I am a smartypants, always have been. Good student, but knew the principal and his office very well.
As for the anger, oh sometimes I just want to pull my hair out, or break something. Usually, I just come here, because I have really come to rely on the friendships and advice here to keep me sane. I can skip it for days, but eventually I want to know if everyone is doing okay, whether I reply to them or not, I do read alot of people's posts, and am happy for them when things are going well, and sad when they aren't. I think I am a social worker at heart.
And I have been wondering where your thread is. Are you going to come and tell me when you start one?
I would like to know how to not get my H riled up when he starts talking about his resentment. I do tell him I am sorry you feel that way, but sometimes it seems he just has to rant. Or when he says something about my past behavior, that I know I should not defend myself against.