Hope and heartache

[ClingingToHope]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Just got off phone with W. Second call tonight. D10 has flu and it may be the bad one. Chills, body aches, 102 degree temp.

W wanted to split the day off with me. She works half, I work half, but I told her I couldn't do that on Friday. I had three stories to write for the weekend.

That set her off. I tried not to fight but she pushed enough buttons that it became an argument. Eventually, she hung up on me.

I tried to do the "listen affirmatively" thing but she demanded that the next time one of the daughter's get sick that I had to stay home. I've already worked from home or called in sick six times this school year. My superiors have told me my absences have been noticeable.

I tried to stand up for myself and that just made her madder.

I sent a text after saying I know she's frustrated, but I have to look out for myself at work. I left unsaid that this is the path she chose.