aliens undercover: married to the pod

[hoosiermama]

Cutting all ties--it's worth a thought. Getting on with my life--that would be good. I have no idea where to start; I feel as if I'm waiting for something. An idea, a contact, a reason.

That would pretty much empty out my life. No family except for D12, no more friends, no community, nothing to belong to or connect with. Could that be a positive? The folks at this parish (not the staff) were like family to me. A handful of people--4 or 5--caused all the problems for me; that leaves a thousand or so who are pretty great folks and who have been praying for me.

Anyone else have thoughts on cutting ties?

If I push this discipline issue, it will very soon come to an ultimatum. I don't know that it's wise to put D through all that, although being unfairly disciplined and made to feel excluded isn't good either. The whole idea of "we're doing this for her own good" reminds me of H telling me that his leaving was ultimately the best thing for me, and OW saying that in "supporting" H she was also supporting D and I. Is everyone crazy, or do they just think I'm completely stupid?