I am calling the union today--I get 2 free 1/2 hour consultations, so I want to go over the paperwork relating to pensions/retirement, sep of bills, etc. Also have to get with an accountant. I want to cover all of the bases, so I don't have to keep thinking about it. I am strongly considering the house move after the settlement.
I have to get the emotions out of this mess, out of my head. And since the blow-up, I have felt that way. I did see the other mom at the bus stop this morning, and apologized. She said no need--she could completely understand that I had stuff to say to her. She stuck around just to make sure that there were no kids within earshot. I left it at that.