Thanks for giving that link. I'm guessing that the author either read DR, or just coincidentally followed DB to a tee. She sounds like a strong, smart woman to me. No begging, crying, pleading.
I think it's how you stand that makes you a doormat or not. She seems like a very strong person to me. I think the 6 month time limit was good also.
Why do you hang out with XW and have these chats? Is it because of the work/networking thing? She doesn't seem to help your PMA much.She seems really self-centered.
BTW, I think there's a huge number of us that are laid off. I don't feel like a loser. I think it's our economy more than our individual worth. I'd like to think so anyway.